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• 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?
• Micra Pull to Left when Braking 18 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  I have a Micra 2000 and it seems to be pulling to the left a little under heavy braking, the brake pads are about a year old and I was just wondering what the cause of this is.
• MOT failure? no brake bleed valve? 15 Aug 2004 (Forum)
  the rear bleed valve on my car has sheared off is this an MOT failure? no brake fluid is leaking and the brakes perform fine. the car is a 1990 Mk2 golf 1.3.
• Rav4 Brake Lights. 6 Sep 2002 (Forum)
  I have noticed that the brake lights, on my 2002 RAV4 still work with the ignition off. Does anyone know if this is mormal. The brake lights on all my previous cars only operated with the ignition on.
• Brake Fluid Rising & Pedal Sinking 8 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  Not sure if its related but the brake pedal slowly sinks to the floor if I push it down after braking to a stop (eg at traffic lights). Last year Vauxhall 1)Bled & exchanged the brake fluid several times 2) changed the master cylinder 3) changed the servo 4) changed front brake pads - all under warranty.
• 2004 Polo 1.4 brake deglazing ? 19 Feb 2006 (Forum)
  The frequent soft braking style will be used by anyone driving in London. Because the brakes don't come under the warranty I have to pay for deglazing or try hosing the brakes down along with a series of hard braking manouevres, neither of which option will permanently cure the problem.
• Rover 25 1.4 Year 2000 - rear brakes 10 Jul 2014 (Forum)
  I think my rear cylinder may be leaking onto brake shoes. When I brake I hear a slight noise.  Does not happen every time. How big a job and how long would it take a garage to change the two rear brake cylinders and shoes on both rear wheels.
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  Clunky BMW 1 Series brakes - why? 9 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  There's a clunking sound when braking on my BMW 1 Series - any ideas?
• Ford C-MAX (2003 - 2010) - 04 1.6 rear brakes 21 Oct 2009 (Forum)
  hi ron from edinburgh here, am trying to sort the rear brake pads on a ford c-max 04, 1.6. Can anyone tell me how you retract the brake cylinder after changing the old brake pads for new ones
• brakes sticking - Peugeot 205 11 May 2006 (Forum)
  I am thinking of buying a 205 diesel. The owners say the only problem with the car is that occasionally the brakes stick on when braking. (and to solve the problem they just brake again) Is this a problem which can be easily rectified? or is it an expensive fix. The car is good value N Reg, 1996, 45000 miles FSH, 5-Door for just £900 Thanks Phil