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• Fiat Punto Brakes Failure 29 Dec 2001 (Forum)
  Then when I eventually managed to stop with the aid of the handbrake I was able to just pull the footbrake back. It returned to the normal working position with the brakes just as good as they were before the failure as if nothing untoward had happened! Fiat say they found no problem with the braking system, but have replaced the Master Cylinder as a 'precautionary measure'???!
• Not Any of Mine - Titanium Brake Nipples? 12 Feb 2025 (Forum)
  I've just been told that through all my years of banger bodging I should have been using " Proper stainless or titanium brake bleeders"  (shame on me seemed to be implied) You ave to larf. Well, I do You get a different class of toff (and t***) on boatie forums
• Fiesta mk4 - Expected costs of repairs - coilsprings and brake 16 Sep 2021 (Forum)
  If I had to replace offside and nearside coil springs and front brake discs (also both), how much would I expect my local garage to quote me?   Also, how long would it take to complete the job and would repairing these items affect other parts?   Thanks for any advice.
• Honda Civic hatchback - Rear brake noise? 4 Jan 2017 (Forum)
  For the next couple of miles of driving the noise disappeared but then returned, albeit less noisy. We had the rear brake pads changed about 500 miles ago (Honda parts).  Any help / thoughts will be gratefully received.  
• Toyota Corolla - Brake imbalance 27 Oct 2016 (Forum)
  Hi folks, my MOT time is approaching and at the last MOT I had an advisory stating that the brake imbalance ? was just within limits and would need repair or adjustment. I have no idea what form of repair or adjustment would be required. Can any of you guys advise what a garage would do to fix this on 2003 Toyota Corolla.
• Any - Brake Fluid testers 5 Oct 2016 (Forum)
  Anyone got any experience in using brake fluid testers.  Dealer says fluid needs changing every 2 years as per manufacturer, but surely would it be better to test it and decide based on result if it needs changing. seen a Laser one for about £20.
• ? - Brake light cover I.D. 12 May 2015 (Forum)
  Hello learned people. I was hoping somebody could help me ID what model of car this brake light is from? http://s610.photobucket.com/user/gesshoo1/media/20150510_124120_zpsmswlki8x.jpg.html Unfortunately they crashed into my parked car overnight and didn’t leave their details, so I’m hoping to track them down if possible.
• Mercedes-Benz E-Class W211 - Replacing rear brake lamp 25 Jan 2015 (Forum)
  I consider myself, with senior years, to have a good basic knowledge of dealing with replacing general parts on the various cars that I've owned. But I confess I'm 'stumped'. Can someone explain how you replace the rear brake bulb on a 2002 Mercedes E270 CDI.
• vauxhall vectra 2.2dti sri 04 deisel - rear brake light not working 3 Jul 2014 (Forum)
  my rear nearside brake light is not working, i have tried changing bulbs but still same, swopped bulbs from offside and still same, i then changed bulb holder today and still same problem, anybody know what it could be.
• daewoo kalos 2004 - brakes not operating equally 19 May 2014 (Forum)
  the brakes are not even and when coming to a stop the abs seems to cut in  ns front is more powerful than the os front and tries to lock up in the wet, the ns rear is constantly binding very slightly, os rear is fine, either can the handbrake be adjusted for each rear wheel or can the shoes be altered/adjusted easily?
• Vauxhall Insignia - Exhaust and Brakes 22 Jan 2014 (Forum)
  Is it reasonable to have to change your rear pads every 16k or so? Vauxhall want to insist that it is a reasonable position. Driven carefully witrh no excessive braking and driving 8k or so each year. Also - is 5 years a reasdonable period before having to replace much of the exhaust system - front pipe, silencer, muffler etc. All totally shot and corroded.
• Ford Fiesta Saloon 2000 zetec - Brake problems 25 Aug 2012 (Forum)
  A friend has a fiesta as above, with brake issues. When applying the footbrake from any reasonable speed, the pedal travels almost to the floor with no effect, then the wheels lock-up inducing a skid. A cursory inspection reveals the pads and discs to be in new condition, and there are no scuffing or scraping noises.
• Long brake pedal travel after pad change 5 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  The front brake pads on my Astra have just been replaced and although the car stops as normal, the pedal travel seems longer / softer than before. The Haynes manual warns that master cylinder problems can be created by pushing the piston back.
• Ford Mondeo Mark3 - Grinding noise when braking. 29 Jul 2010 (Forum)
  There is a grinding noise when i brake but only at low speeds.I have had new discs,pads and changed an ABS sensor but it is still happening.Only happens when you are going slowly and brake.The ABS light is not on.Please can anyone help we don`t know what to do next?
• vauxhall astra 1600 - front brakes on 2002 astra 18 Jul 2010 (Forum)
  Front r/h brake locks up on my 2002 astra intermittenly after about 30miles. I have been told that these calipers have a problem and are inclined to warp. Has anyone experienced this problem. I have freed up the piston on the offending caliper but problem returns                    regards  Hugh.
• Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 02 1.8 rear brake caliper sticking 21 May 2009 (Forum)
  me again,lol. forgot to add in my last post. my rear offside brake caliper is sticking, this is the third one since new. is this a problem with the mondeo and is there anything i can do apart from keep replacing the caliper. cheers
• Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - 01 2.0 Rear brake caliper 27 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  Ive just recently replaced my handbrake cable and also did the brake pads due to the caliper sticking and wearing the drivers side down. I was just wondering would it be better to get mine reconditioned with a repair kit or buy a recon or 2nd hand cailer?
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - Brake fluid renewal 25 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  What's the normal procedure for a garage renewing brake fluid? Would there normally be visible evidence of the renewal, and if so what would that be? I've paid for this work to be done but I'm suspicious that it hasn't been. I've purposely not said what I've seen (and not seen) on the car so that I don't influence your answers.
• changing my own brake pads? Vaux Corsa 18 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  I have no real mechanical knowledge but would it be easy for me to change my own brake pads? Is is as simple as removing the wheel and unscrewing the old pads and will I be able to easily see how to remove the existing ones or is more specialist knowledge required. Also what tools would be required.
• How easy is it to get Rover Parts? 26 Jul 2006 (Forum)
  Hi all, Just a question out of curioisty How easy is it to get consumable parts for the rover 800 Im talking abouts parts like brake pads brake discs brake flexi hoses cv boots wheel beraings etc these are all potential failures at mot time Are these parts available frm local motor factors?