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• VW Golf GTi Mark3 - Brakes seized 19 Aug 2011 (Forum)
  Went to move my sister's 97 Golf GTi Mk3 that she left her while travelling. Started first time but when i went to move it no go - a brake or brakes are stuck solid with no sign of releasing. Any advice on best course of action? Think its the back brakes. Thanks
• Ford Mondeo brake upgrade??? 2 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  Hi there I own a 2000 Ford Mondeo 2ltr Zetec (no abs) and I was wondering how feasable it is to upgrade the rear drum brakes to discs and also whether there are any worthwhile upgrades for the front brakes? I find that the brakes are ok but if there are any good upgrades I would like to know as I feel they could be improved.
• chav 3rd brake light 16 May 2006 (Forum)
  51 reg silver bog standard focus in front of me today. The driver braked, and I found myself staring at a 3rd brake light that had some kind of stenciling over it such that the red light now spelled "Focus". It was hard to make out, thus rendering the 3rd brake light somewhat useless in terms of additional warning of stopping.
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  Why have electric parking brakes replaced handbrakes when they are useless for slowing down in an emergency? 15 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  IB of New Milton referred to electric handbrakes. They may be more efficient as a ‘parking brake’ but, at a stroke, car manufacturers are disposing of...
• all - Auto L foot braking...lets have a vote 2 Apr 2018 (Forum)
  The left foot auto braking debate rumbles on, I use the right foot foot for the accelerator and the brake. It feels natural, when braking the right foot is removed from the accelerator removing any chance of increasing forward motion.
• Vauxhall Cavalier 1995 2.0 CDX - What is this -Front brake part ? 27 Apr 2013 (Forum)
  What is this brake part in photos: http://i422.photobucket.com/albums/pp303/93728/DSCF7820.jpg http://i422.photobucket.com/albums/pp303/93728/DSCF7826.jpg I was checking my front brake pads and this small part  was pushed into space at back of the brake pad.
• Renault Scenic 04 - Renault Sceninc Electronic Parking Brake 22 Aug 2011 (Forum)
  Hi Can anyone help?  My 04 Scenic has just had a service and MOT with new rear brake pads.  The parking brake now doesn't work and I get the audible and dashboard warnings and the red light on the parking brake lever doesn't come on.  The local garage have had it back 3 times and still can't fix it.
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  I had my Vauxhall Zafira's brakes changed but still have no handbrake. Any ideas? 1 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 1999 1.8 Vauxhall Zafira. I recently had new brake pads, discs, callipers and finally a complete set of cables. I still have no handbrake, any...
• Nissan Micra 1998 - Car rolls on slopes when Handbrake on 16 May 2010 (Forum)
  Hi Car failed NCT on back brakes. Replaced brake cable on drivers side as was not working. Replaced both wheel cylinders as both were leaking also replaced brake shoes on both sides as drivers side needed replacing. Bleeded brakes and brakes seem okay when using brake pedal but car rolls back on slopes when hand brake is on.
• Nissan Micra C+C - Car roll on slope when handbrake on 13 May 2010 (Forum)
  Hi Car failed NCT on back brakes. Replaced brake cable on drivers side as was not working. Replaced both wheel cylinders as both were leaking also replaced brake shoes on both sides as drivers side needed replacing. Bleeded brakes and brakes seem okay when using brake pedal but car rolls back on slopes when hand brake is on.
• Nissan Primera (1990 - 1996) - 1994 - rear brake noise 31 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  From the past 2/3 days, I noticed that it makes an annoying noise (Like a wind before a storm) right at the end of the braking zone, whenever I brake. I can feel that the noise is clearly coming from the rear tyres/brakes. Recently we have changed the brake pipes and am not sure if that had any impact on this. This sound comes up only when I brake to stop the car in traffic, otherwise its quiet and perfect on motorways etc.
• brakes nissan primera est auto. 28 Nov 2004 (Forum)
  on appearance at the local garage we were advised the brake servo needed replacing. Q. does it sound likely that this problem is being caused by a faulty brake servo. as they turne out to cost over £230.
• brake squeak 27 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  I recently had new rear brake pads on my clk230 and from the start they have made a noise on braking. I have now travelled about 800 miles and the brakes still make a loud squeak, I was told by the MB garage that I should allow 1000 miles for them to bed in and then was told that I was using the brakes too gently!
• Air in brakes. 8 Nov 2001 (Forum)
  Just looking at a ZX with "pedal to to the floor syndrome", as bad as I've ever known apart from moving the Land Rover last week forgetting it had no brake shoes or wheel cylinders fitted....we do get so used to a brake pedal with some action under it. Anyway this is a well maintained car with good brake linings/drums/discs. Calipers fine, as are rear brake cylinders.
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  Do brake lights come on when using adaptive cruise control? 27 Aug 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I recently purchased a car which is the first one I have had which has adaptive cruise control. The car has sensors which cause the car to automatically...
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  When should I replace the brake hoses on my car? 7 Sep 2022 (Ask HJ)
  After enquiring about a service for my six-year-old Land Rover Discovery Sport (at 42,000 miles) my local dealer advised that Land Rover recommends changing...
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  Should brake fluid in a new car be changed after three years? 14 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have just taken my 2016 Ford Kuga in for its three year/30,000 mile service. Ford apparently does not change the brake fluid unless you specifically...
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  Will the automatic Renault Kadjar hold on a hill with no brake applied? 29 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Is the Renault Kadjar automatic a true automatic? Meaning will the car hold on a hill with no foot brake or hand brake applied or would it be like a 2008...
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  Brakes 4 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I recently had the brakes serviced on my Zafira and ended up having new discs on the front and new pads all round. £300 later and my car was far worse...
• Brake fluid shelf life 15 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  Although it's common knowledge that most brake fluid deteriorates in use through hygroscopic action, what is the 'shelf life' of brake fluid still sitting in its original sealed container?