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• VW Polo - Emergency braking engaged for no reason 23 Apr 2018 (Forum)
  Coming home this evening, I was rounding a corner at 30mph when the emergency braking kicked in for a second. It scared me witless. I should have a dashcam video. I will report this to the manufacturer. However, I’ve had a stream of faults from my car, a new VW Polo, and a loaner while mine was being repaired.
• Any - Automatic Braking 16 Feb 2018 (Forum)
  We all welcome safety improvements.  I notice an increasing number of cars with collision avoidance automatic braking of the car if a crash is likely. The theory seems excellent.  But what happens after a few years to its reliability ?  How do garages check it's state ?  Are some makers better than others ?
• Autos L. Foot braking 22 Dec 2016 (Forum)
  Some folks may find it ok but my R foot feels to have control while the L is like bowing a violin with a hammer. In an emergency the natural thing for me is to operate the brake with the R foot and surely instinct in that situation has to be right. Any thoughts?
• Audi A3 Sportback - Brake disc discolouration 18 Jul 2014 (Forum)
  I have had a brand new Audi A3 Sportback for about three weeks. It is kept outside and has only done about 250 miles. From day 1, the brake discs have shown signs of yellowy discolouration, such that the front discs now appear almost gold in colour. I assume that this is an oxidation/rust issue, and if so, is it normal and what (if anything) should I be doing about it?
• Rover 25 1.4 year W reg 2000 - Brake warning light flashing ocassionally only 20 Nov 2013 (Forum)
    The red warning brake light has recently earlirer this week started to light up ocassionally on the instrument dash board panel, but the red light does not stay on. Is this a warning indicator light and does it apply to the front pads on front wheels or the shoes on rear of car.
• What cars have electronic parking brakes? 12 Sep 2013 (Forum)
  She refuses to drive an estate, and a hatch would be very useful in her next vehicle...company or otherwise. The electronic parking brake is a must, she is addicted to it now!! What other vehicles have this? Removed make and model as not relevant for question, Rob.
• vauxhall Meriva lite 54 plate 1394 cc 58000 miles. - steering/brake failure 23 May 2013 (Forum)
  Had total steering and brake failure on tight corner, went though showroom forecourt missing two rows of cars,  out of petrol forecourt the wrong way ,hit car coming from left on a main road. Could be a right-off, Is this how you get rid of merivas.
• 02 Honda crv - Problem bleeding brakes 31 Dec 2012 (Forum)
  Hi just fitted new rear dusk and pads to my car. Also new n/s rear caliper. Problem. Cannot get a brake pedal, it's goes to the floor when pressed. Have run at least 3 litres of fluid through it using 2 man bleed. Have tried it with new master cylinder fitted, still same. Any ideas TIA
• Citroen C5 - Annoying "squealing" from rt. front Brakes. 11 May 2012 (Forum)
  This C5 car has the Bosch Brake System. This squealing has persisted over a few months and it was suggested I change from "Hard" Pads to softer ones. I replaced with Metelex Pads but the noise persists. (the old pads were hardly worn).
• Toyota Avensis 08 2.2 estate - Front/ Rear Brake Pads 6 Sep 2011 (Forum)
  Hi, Just thinking ahead but do you need any special tools when replacing the rear brake pads? I know on some vehicles you need to wind the piston in as it doubles for the handbrake - is this the same? I'm unable to get a manual for this 08 model otherwise I'd have gone and bought one.
• Vauxhall Vectra B - Brake Judder 11 Nov 2010 (Forum)
  Hi, I have a 1999 Vectra 1.8 petrol and it's been fantastic, until recently the front brakes started juddering. ( Tried slowing down with just the handbrake and it's fine ) So I have changed the Discs & Pads with good quality items and beld new fluid through, but it's still the same ?
• Ford Fiesta (1995 - 1999) - 99 1.25 Sill replacement & brake pipes? 3 Oct 2009 (Forum)
  Hi Could anyone possibly advise what I am likely to fork out for the following repairs please? - flexi hoses on all wheels - front & rear brake pipes - offside sill replacement (and paint to colour code) - patching of nearside sill Just wondering is it worth my while getting it fixed Thanks
• Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - 1996 1.9TD Front brake pad replacement issue 7 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  hiya im having trouble replacing my front brake pads, im trying to take off the two 19mm bolts at the back of the calliper and they arnt moving one bit even after hamming it. am i doing this right ive been foing it clockwise becasue the bolts facing the other way. thanks
• Ford Fiesta (1995 - 1999) - 97 1.4 Brake light comes on when going down hill. 10 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  The brake light on our Fiesta has started coming on periodically when travelling down hill (eg, when coming out of a multi-story car park). We're taking it in to be checked over today, but what would be the most likely cause of this?
• Ford KA, KA2, KA3 (1996 - 2008) - revving when braking coming to a stop. 30 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  Hi. My car's revs go mad when brake when coming to a stop. Can anyone give me any tips? My boyfriend says its the way i drive, but i've had the car 4 years and it has only recently started doing it. Many thanks Bev
• Tools for brakes - Vauxhall Zafira 11 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  I have just bought myself a pressurization unit for bleeding the abs braking system on my zafira, all the pads and discs have been replaced front and back at the same time,by the local mechanic. I have also bought a caliper windback tool,brack pipe clamp and a 7mm for the bolts to fit the caliper on a zafira DTI elegance 09/2000.
• Brake change - Ford Mondeo 16 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  Hi there. I am thinking about changing the brakes on my mondeo!!!!! I am a dab hand at stuff like that i recently put a new radiator on mum's nissan. Anyway I have a mondeo 1800 on a N plate. Can anyone help giving me step by step instructions or shouldnt I bother?
• Rover 420 front brakes 15 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  I examined the front brakes on my car and found the front offside outer pad very thin, the other three pads are still thick. The defective pad being on the outside is not operated by the hydraulic piston but by the stub arms.
• Electronic parking brake 3 May 2006 (Forum)
  I drove a Ford C-Max today, and it had an electronic parking brake. I've never come across one before, and wondered if anyone had any thought about these, on reliability or otherwise. Perhaps I'd get used to it, but it seemed more controllable to hold the car on an incline using a handbrake.
• Brake bleeding BMW 316 Compact 13 Feb 2006 (Forum)
  What is the best way to bleed brakes on a 1997 BMW 316 compact? I ask because I have heard rumors that you have to be careful using one of those ezibleed one man systems on ABS systems if at all. I have one but have never used it or would it be better to avoid using this and get someone to pump the pedal while I bleed the system?