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• Hyundai i10 and probably other models. - Sticking rear brake solution from Hyundai 18 Dec 2018 (Forum)
  Hi I have been informed by DVSA that Hyundai have recognised a problem following a number of complaints of locking/sticking rear brakes. Hyundai have developed a new compound for the brake pads and these are now ready for supply into service. If you have had a problem with your rear brakes notify your dealer and ask for the new compound pads to be fitted on the warranty.
• Honda Civic - Brake Wear 6 Mar 2012 (Forum)
  There is no warning of brake problems int he car, and the squeal pin that is supposed to warn us of brake wear isn't making a noise as yet. Is it right that these brake problems can occur without warning? Should the last service have raised brake wear as an issue?
• 2003 Renault Scenic (old shape) - Car Pulling to Left Under Braking 3 Oct 2011 (Forum)
  Hi, I've got a 2003 Renault Scenic 1.4 (old shape), which is pulling to the left under medium braking. Light braking, it's fine, heavy braking, it's fine, but under medium braking, it seems to dive down a bit at the front, along with wallowing off to the left. The car continues on dead straight when not braking, so tracking etc seems OK.
• Toyota Prius II (2003 - 2008) - 03 1.5 CVT transmission and engine braking 18 Dec 2009 (Forum)
  Moving to 'B' from 'D' in a Prius II introduces a slight engine-braking effect. On any significant downhill incline, however, the car will accelerate more than engine braking can prevent and braking is required when for any reason, such as a limit, congtrol of pseed is necessary.
• Vectra C rear brakes 8 Dec 2004 (Forum)
  My Vectra (2.0T model) is now 13 months old and has 15k on the clock. Now it may just be me but it sounds like the rear brake pads may be getting down to the backing material. When I brake and gently come to a standstill the rear wheels make that noise similar to a dinghy being pulled along wet sand! but the brake action is positive and there is no squealing.
• Rover 416 Braking Problem 13 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  It was sold with a brand new MOT and has only done 200 miles since, so it cant be the brake pads wearing. Its noticable only really with normal braking...If the brakes are applied softly while crawling in traffic, or heavily in an emergency type stop, it doesnt really notice at all, but its definately audible with normal braking.
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  How can I stop my rear brake drums from rusting? 13 Nov 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Ford Fiesta and the has rear drum brakes. I realised that they rust outside - what is the solution to remove rust and put something to protect...
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  Should my car need new rear brake discs after just 12,000 miles? 3 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2015 Volkswagen Golf GTI that has done less than 12,000 miles and which has just had its 2 year service at my Volkswagen main dealer. They have...
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  Do I have to notify my insurer about brake modifications? 9 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My 1997 Honda ESI CRX is great except the brakes. They lack a bit of "bite" when applied. I have seen EBC "Green Stuff" pads which offer more bite and...
• Ford Mondeo Mk4 2L Diesel - Unusual sound when braking 4 Jun 2013 (Forum)
  Hi, For the past few days I have noticed an unusual sound when braking. It seems to come from the rear of the car, and my wife swears that it is only from the right side (although I'm not sure). When I start braking the sound is not there, but as I brake harder, the sound suddenly appears and then stops the moment I ease off the brake.
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  Ford Mondeo ST brake problems 5 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My 55 plate Mondeo ST TDCI has a problem. It starts ok but when I pull away the ESP and ABS light comes on. The hand brake light also starts flashing on...
• Citroen Xsara (1997 - 2004) - 2000 1.4 brake light switch problems 28 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  Been having problem with the brake light switch which controls all 3-rear brake lights. About 2 months ago i noticed all 3 light were on even when the brake pedal was not pushed, i adjusted the switch so that they come on when the pedal is pressed- all ok for a few weeks, then one day i noticed the brake light don?
• Fiesta Brakes 28 Jan 2002 (Forum)
  My girlfriend has a 2000 X Fiesta Zetec with 25,000 mls on it. The brakes have always felt quite spongy but have always stopped well. She had to perform an emergency stop the other day and only just made it, she says that the brakes have been getting poorer. I took it out last night on a bit of deserted road and did lots of hard braking.
• Vauxhall Astra 2017 - Brake Lights problem 13 Oct 2022 (Forum)
  Hi Dash alert stated brake lights out. Checked and left bumper out. Replaced. Drove 20 mins. No problem. Stopped. Went about business. Start car. Alert back on. Brake light not working again. Any ideas? I cannot believe its the bulb as it was brand new!
• Honda Civic - Honda Civic Brakes 14 Jun 2017 (Forum)
  Had a car accident with my Civic, I was driving by 130mph down by the East London, and some b****** ran from the left side. Thanks to God I'm alive and I dont know how, but brakes turned out to be very good. I have never thought Civic may have such powerful brakes.
• nissan x trail 2006 - nissan x trail brakes 14 Jul 2012 (Forum)
  After fitting new front discs and pads, we are having a problem with the front LHS tening to bind slightly and over heating the brake. it seems that the hydraulic cylinders are not retracting after the brake is applied, before buying a new cylinder i would welcome your opininion on this. Slade
• Rover 414 brake lights... strange!! 2 May 2005 (Forum)
  I notice yesterday when I parked in a underground car park that my brake lights came on my Rover 414 (n reg new shape) even when the key was out the ignition. Put my foot on the brakes and both lights came on. Is this normal on these rovers or have I got a problem? Regards, Dave
• Polo Rear Brakes 11 May 2004 (Forum)
  G Plate 1.3 Polo Sport. My son tells me after he changed the rear wheel bearings that there were no automatic brake adjusters in the rear drums. Is that correct. The MkII golf had them and the later Polos 91/2 on. It appears, he says, to rely on the hand brake adustment to take up the wear. Regards Peter
• FIAT Panda - Brake Pad Shims Query 9 Sep 2017 (Forum)
  Hi All In need of a bit of advice on brake pad shims, hoping someone can help me out. I started changing the front brake discs and pads yesterday evening on my Panda 1.2 Dynamic Dualogic as one disc is warped. I got to the point on the first wheel where I rotate the caliper down to hold the brake pads in place, but no matter what I did there was not enough space for the caliper to sit in it's correct position.
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  Does a used car warranty include brake discs? 21 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a used Mercedes-Benz E-Class six months ago. The vehicle is a 2010 250 diesel estate, with 27,000 miles on the clock. However, when I put the...