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  How do I choose the right brake discs for my car? 17 Jul 2025 (Ask HJ)
  What information and tips I should keep in mind when looking for the right brake discs?
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  The driver side brake light is out but it still passed the MOT test. Is this normal? 31 Mar 2021 (Ask HJ)
  My partner took his car for an MoT and FULL service at a very well known garage yesterday. It failed on a couple of things, but no mention of the driver...
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  How common are electronic handbrake failures? 20 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of buying a Volkswagen Tiguan, but I'm concerned about the electronic handbrake. I know someone who had a Tiguan roll down a hill after he...
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  Do Volkswagen and Skoda automatics share the same brake interlock problem? 13 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Having a Skoda Fabia 1.2TSI 105 DSG on order, my attention was drawn to two of your recent answers: Your reply to BH of Norwich about turbo shim adjustment...
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  Brake wear in my MINI 12 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We have had a MINI Cooper S from new, and have just taken it for its first MoT. Mini rang my wife and told her the the back discs were shot and needed...
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  Which brake dust repellent? 20 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have bought some Simoniz brake dust repellant alloy wheel cleaner 2-in-1 formula. It is a spray. A friend has advised against using it as he says it...
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  Is a fault in the brake light switch causing cruise control problems in my Volvo S80? 24 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My Volvo S80 has about 114,000 miles on the clock. Recently the cruise control started dropping out for no apparent reason. The "Cruise" indicator light...
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  Why is my freshly-serviced Citroen Xsara Picasso's front brake squeaking? 2 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I recently bought a Citroen Xsara Picasso 1.6HDi (2005) and, after about a week, noticed that there was a squeaking noise coming from the front driver's...
• Ford Focus Zetec X reg brake issues - Ford Focus Brake Issues 17 Mar 2010 (Forum)
  Interestingly when going over bumps with the brakes lightly applied the rattle stops! My thoughts are that the pads they have fitted are cheap and dont fit the calliper properly so they are moving around. I have looked at it but doesnt appear "loose" Also note that the knock heard when applying the brakes only does so going forward and the brakes do not knock in reverse which would say to me that the pads arn't loose. just a bad fit.
• Help! Honda Brake Caliper 10 Aug 2005 (Forum)
  It's the rear brake calipers which have disc brakes. It's a single piston and is the type that you have to press and turn clockwise,(best done with a special tool) to retract the piston if you want to fit new pads. The problem is I had to fit a new one some time ago.
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  Will my car fail its MoT because the third brake light doesn't work? 23 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Is the high level braking light part of the MoT test? I have read somewhere that if it is fitted it must work. Mine has stopped working and I cannot find...
• Engine braking, and how to prolong disc life. 21 Sep 2019 (Forum)
   And in automatics there is not much engine braking effect.   Personally, I coast where possible for maximum fuel economy.  Brake pads only cost a tiny fraction of a penny per mile. In Scotland, this meant that I often had to replace the brake disks for successive MOT's, due to "visble rust".
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  Brake discs and pads replacement after just two years? 27 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have been advised that my two year old Subaru Forester's two year service that the brake discs and pads are in need of renewing as the discs are pitted....
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  Used car has soft brakes – should I still buy it? 14 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am in the market for a used car and recently took a 2011 Mazda 2 Activmatic ( 27,000 miles, Mazda Approved) for a test drive and noticed that the brakes...
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  'Scraping' brake discs? 30 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  On a damp morning the brakes have started to sound more scrapey that they have in the past on my MINI. After a bit of driving it gets a bit better...
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  How can I tell if my brake pads need changing? 22 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  At the last service (33K) my front brake pads were replaced and the rears reported to be 70% worn. Given the previous rate of wear, the rear pads will...
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  Squeaking front brakes on a Honda Civic 31 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Have owned a Honda Civic 2006 1.8 SE i-VTEC for 6 months after purchasing it from a local garage. We've been really happy to date but recently the front...
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  Brake pads and discs on a Xsara Picasso 26 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned this car since 2005. At MoT last June (2010), it has new front discs and pads. Had these replaced FOC at same (Citroen) garage in August...
• 2000 Toyota Hiace 2.4D LWB - toyota hiace brake problem - advice appreciated! 14 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  Dear All Looking for a recommended independant Toyota or brake specilaist in Bournemouth / Soton area. Any tips appreciated. This is the problem/question I sent in: Had to pull up sharpish yesterday in my 2000 Hiace van after a dodderer pulled out, brakes felt rubbish and only just stopped in time.
• Ford Fiesta (2002 - 2008) - 03 1.4 TDCi - Vibrations while braking 7 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  Is this correct? The other issue is also to do with the brakes. Over the past few months I've began to feel some kind of feedback through the brake pedal that has gradually gotten worse to the point where I can feel the steering wheel vibrating when the brakes are applied.