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• MR2 pulling when braking 8 Apr 2002 (Forum)
  Dear all, If you recall some weeks ago l posted a problem with my lady's MR2 pulling to the right when braking. I've been on holiday, come back and thought l would find out what was up with it, (she had had it serviced in my absence). Oh she said, only seems to happen on the same turn in the road. (turns out the camber caused this effect, but the synchronicity had escaped her logic for some weeks!!)
• peugeot 406- 2.1 diesel estate - disc brakes 9 Feb 2011 (Forum)
  Hi How easy,or hard is it to put new  front discs on the 406/2.1 diesel estate Cheers
• Who stepped on the gas not the brake big time ? 26 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  Not a retired person, Oh no ! http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/8275944.stm One life less for the passenger?
• Brake Pads for Vectra Sri 04 3 Apr 2006 (Forum)
  Can anyone suggest what would be classed as "good" pads for the front of my Vectra? Are the Dealer's pads as good as any at comparible cost?
• VW GOLF MK4 2003 pd 130. engine code ASZ - Brake ABS Hydraulic Unit 15 Aug 2014 (Forum)
  I have lost my trusted independant mechanic and about to arrange a fluid service on my 11 year old Golf ( that I have owned from new). I know the clutch & brake hydraulics share a common master cylinder. I obviously want the brake & clutch fluid changed correctly,( not just the brakes bled) however  I have concerns about the bleed order of the wheels.
• Ford KA, KA2, KA3 (1996 - 2008) - 02 1.3 MOT - Brake Pedal Travel 30 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  ?hand brake borderline pass? and ?rear brake efficiency borderline pass?. The guy at the garage said it was probably a case of adjusting the rear shoes. I have read on a couple of other forums that the rear self adjusters can be inaccurate ?
• Nissan Micra (2003 - 2010) - 06 1200 Brake / Steering Squeal 18 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  Hi all, I just recently had a full service on my car, which included having the rear brakes cleaned out and new pads being installed to the front brakes. Since this was done (at a garage in Cheshire), I drove back over to the other side of the country where I live and all seemed to be fine.
• bmw 316i brake pad sensor 2 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  hi i just changed the pads on my bmw and tried to clear sensor warning light on the dash, it cleared but came on again any ideas.thanks
• Peugeot 207 - Braking fault 18 Feb 2021 (Forum)
  Obviously it’s an old car etc I’m just not sure if and how are there more faults really? As it was running OK with just the abs braking system fault until went into the garage. Any advice would be really grateful
• Toyota Yaris - sticky/locking brakes 23 Oct 2020 (Forum)
  My wife bought a 2nd hand Toyota recently. When driving it at low speed or in slow moving traffic it locks the brakes almost just by looking at the pedal.  I only have to press a little for them to come on fully I can't seem to be able to press and have the car slow down properly it's all or nothing. It is really annoying I depress the pedal by an inch and its OK but not enough to stop the car, then a few mm more and they 'slam' on like I've really 'stepped on the brakes' so a really jerky ride, and she hates it and makes her sick.
• Vauxhall Corsa D - Brakes grinding when hot 27 Mar 2017 (Forum)
  I'm not hard on the brakes, but they make a horrible noise once warmed up. Click the links for photos of the discs, which are not shiny. http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y168/David5032/IMG_0081_zpsa6vywlt1.jpg http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y168/David5032/IMG_0080_zpsagsp6rg8.jpg Please can anyone advise what could be making the noise?
• Mercedes 220 diesel - Dual clutch transmission 31 May 2016 (Forum)
  The Mercedes has a “Hold” position, which disengages the transmission by an additional short stab on the footbrake after stopping and allows the foot to be taken off the brake pedal with the engine running, rather like neutral position on a manual gearbox. However, if I hold the brake pedal down, the engine continues to run and the car is stationary.
• Ford Fiesta ecoboost - new brake discs, pads & shocks-price? 17 May 2016 (Forum)
  I have changed the tyres but haven’t had any other work needed. At my last service the mechanic recommended new front brake discs and pads and new shock absorbers. He has quoted me £840 for a full service and the work done (a full service is £280, the brakes and pads are £250, shocks £310), I wondered whether this was a reasonable quote for this work?
• Toyota IQ - Used car deposit 31 Aug 2015 (Forum)
  Hi I put a deposit down with a credit card, went see the car but the brake disc were very corroded and they said it had full service history, but it was missing a service. They said they will check the brakes before I collect the car and give me a new MOT, i took pictures and showed to a mechanic and he said that should be changed.
• Ford Fiesta Saloon 2004 Petrol - Front brake rattling 12 Aug 2014 (Forum)
  I have this strange rattling sound coming from the front offside wheel area, it's more obvious when I go over small bumps in the road. I notice that if I brake gently it stops the rattle, also after I brake I get a slight pad rubbing, maybe this is connected? I've had the wheel off but couldn't see any problems except the disc moves a bit, I assume  the disk is held tight by the wheel nuts?
• Ford Focus Estate Mk1 - Replace Front Brake Hose 21 Nov 2012 (Forum)
  Need to replace drivers side front brake hose for MOT, have seen various descriptions on the web and dont have a manual, questions are   1 What size spanners are required, assume ring spanners would be best. 2 When bleeding, do all wheels have to be done or just front 2, approx how much brake fluid likely to need?
• BMW 318 Touring (2004) - Brake sensor warning light not clearing 14 Jun 2011 (Forum)
  Brake sensor light came on recently as rear pads were worn.  Had the pads and sensor replaced but the sensor light would only clear until the car moved away then come back on.  I took it back to the garage (national tyre, exhaust & brake chain, not BMW) and asked them to replace the sensor as I assumed this was faulty.
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 02 1.6 brakes knock 6 Jul 2009 (Forum)
  Is this something I can rectify my self rather than troop all the way back to the mechanic who cant look at it until next weekend. Really want this sorted as I dont want the brakes to be unsafe and its also got its MOT due Any advice would be great Thanks
• Mazda 323 (1998 - 2003) - 03 1.6 Brake caliper - replacement isn't correct 10 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  My Mazda 323 2003 1.6 GSi is currently in an ATS garage. The front driver's side brake calliper has failed. The replacement part that ATS sourced wasn't the right one, and they were having problems finding the correct type. So I bought a recon calliper from Brake Parts Superstore in Rotherham, but that also isn't correct.
• Ford Fiesta (1995 - 1999) - Plastic brake pipes - safe? 24 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  My dads car (same car) had the brake pipes done last year and they are metal all neatly put round the fuel tank, on my car they seem to come from under the sill. Is this dodgy workmanship? I am going to have a good look under the car on saturday when my machanic puts it on the ramp but until then?