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  Why are my BMW X3's brake discs wearing as fast as the brake pads? 2 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My BMW X3 automatic has covered 38,000 miles from new in my ownership and recently had an inspection and brake fluid change at Sytner High Wycombe. The...
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  What's wrong with my Skoda Octavia's brake lights? 31 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  The other day I found that all three of my brake lights have stopped working. I've done the usual checks - fuse, bulbs. No other lights are affected -...
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  Why is my Peugeot 306 leaking brake fluid? 23 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Peugeot 306 and I have just replaced the brake pads and discs. I noticed the hub under the right wheel arch is wet and fluid is pooled under the...
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  Why are my brakes overheating on one side? 13 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I recently took my car for a drive and, by the end of it, my front driver's side brakes were screeching and red hot. I let them cool down and on the return...
• Any - Braking 2 Nov 2021 (Forum)
  Unnecessary braking seems to have become more prevalent recently, and I can’t help think that if we were all in cars with active cruise control, the instances of a driver overreacting to brake lights, and causing a chain reaction of drivers behind having to brake, would be reduced and traffic would flow more freely.
• 94 cavalier brake problem 15 Jun 2004 (Forum)
  Brake goes hard and twangs up and down upon braking and basically stops the brakes working properly.. As it doesn't happen all the time, i've had it to the garage on several occasions and they can't find anything wrong with it..
• BMW E39 - Attempting to fit new brake pads 29 May 2012 (Forum)
  Hello,   I had a brake fluid change a done about a month ago and was going to change my brake pads. after ive done the pads do I need to blled the brakes ?? Some say not some say do.
• Rover 75 Brake pad wear light 15 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  Just changed all the brake pads on my Rover 75. Can't get brake pad wear warning light to go out. Have checked all electrical connections again, and made sure there is enough brake fluid in reservoir. Any ideas?
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  How do I descend a hill in a car with an automatic gearbox? 15 Oct 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I have just bought a 71 plate BMW 118i with a steptronic gearbox. My question is what is the best way to use the auto gearbox going down steep hills....
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  How often should flexible brake hoses be replaced? 13 May 2019 (Ask HJ)
  What is a reasonable point at which to replace flexible brake hoses? I have a low mileage 1998 MGF in excellent condition and with a well documented service...
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  Should I buy a car with poor brakes? 18 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have just viewed a used (2008 model) Citroen C5 which was great apart from the brakes, which needed constant pumping to operate. The car has had...
• Nissan Primera III (1999 - 2002) - 00 1.8 Squeaking/vibrating/clunking brakes 5 Feb 2010 (Forum)
  I have a 2000/X Primera 1.8 which has an issue with the brakes. This happened a few months ago where you could hear a "clunk-click-clunk-click" coming from the NSF brake under light braking when driving slowly. The noise would disappear if the brake pedal was pushed harder.
• Hyundai i10 - Brakes 14 Jun 2017 (Forum)
  Hyundai i10   2010  Manual  1.2     Disc brakes all round. I have a strange intermittent problem with the brakes . When the car is left overnight, at first I experience a "long" pedal  i.e. there is a larger than normal travel before any braking effect is felt.
• Toyota Aygo 1.0 petrol 57 MMT semi-auto - Aygo engine management warni light on when braking 17 Jan 2016 (Forum)
  Engine management light and warning buzzer come on when braking, even before brakes bite, and go off again when released. All brake linings are ok, the brakes work fine and it had new fluid last November. I'm guessing at faulty brake light switch - anyone got any other ideas?
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  Do modern automatics offer any engine braking? 2 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Over the years I have had several cars with an auto gearbox and have always been very happy with what seems to be appropriate engine braking when going...
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  Why are my rear brake pads wearing so fast? 20 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I've done just over 30k miles in my SEAT Exeo, but I am getting what I consider to be unusual brake pad wear. The front brake pads are 20 per cent worn,...
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  Are my rear brake discs wearing prematurely? 22 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I need some guidance on the expected life of the rear brake discs on my Lexus LS600hL. The car is three years old, has just completed 30,000 miles and...
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  Unbroken brakes 11 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I read in last weeks Saturday motoring section, your reply to a motorist who complained about having to replace brake discs and pads after only 19,000...
• toyota prius 1.8 2011 - toyota brake bleeding 13 Sep 2018 (Forum)
  had a small fire , repaired wiring loom , front head light , all lights working now all electric functions .working burned brake fluid bottle , replaced brake fluid bottle , now trying to bleed brakes using tis techstream , when connected picks up all dtc codes , as soon as i go to bleed brakes , the message comes up lost comminications.
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  Brakes have failed - can I reject this Hyundai i10? 30 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Just bought Hyundai i10 from new. 33 miles on the clock and the brakes failed completely. An hour later they were working. I suspect the cold may in some...