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• Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - 1999 19 td hand brake adjustment 15 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  hi all how do i adjust the handbrake any advise welcomed . can it be done from inside the car?
• Passat brakes 17 Jul 2006 (Forum)
  got a 98 passat, had new discs and pads last year, changed the pads several weeks ago, copper greased the back etc and i'm still getting a squeal thats...
• Kwik Fit brake pads (Corolla) 8 Dec 2004 (Forum)
  Anyone any experience with their pads - now on set 2 in 2 weeks on my Corolla, after the first lot set the steering wheel juddering - but set 2 are still...
• peugeot 205 1.9 gti rear brakes 2 Dec 2002 (Forum)
  Any comments on rear disc pads renewal welcome, I've done front pads before on many cars but not got much experience with back. Special tools needed?...
• Silicon grease on brake slide pins 6 Dec 2022 (Forum)
  Can someone point out what I am failing to appreciate. Brake slide pins are metal running through synthetic seals and the recommended lubricant is silicon based. Spring powered air rifles have a synthetic seal running within a metal cylinder and should never be lubricated with a silicon-based lubricant.
• Ford Focus - Brake pedal slowly dropping - normal or not? 4 Jul 2019 (Forum)
  I replaced discs and pads on both front wheels of my car yesterday, and also replaced the drivers side caliper which was sticking. Since then I have noticed that the brake pedal will slowly go down a bit when it is pumped up. I cant remember if it did this before or not however! Is this normal behaviour? The pedal doesn't go all the way down when pressed, but it does slowly go down to about half way I would say.
• Volkswagen Polo IV - 2011 - Rear brakes - binding 17 Mar 2018 (Forum)
  I have a VW Polo with a 'normal' mechanical handbrake.  Sometimes when I release the handbrake (after the car has been left overnight) the rear brakes feel like the are stuck on and they release with a small 'bang' when I drive the car forward or reverse. This seems to happen more in damp weather. I haven't yet had the opportunity to remove the drums to see what is going on but if it is connected to rain or moisture how is this getting into the drum?
• R172 MERCEDES SLK 250 AMG - BRAKE DUST 3 Jul 2015 (Forum)
  After the shortest of drives barely using the brakes the alloy wheels especially the fronts are covered in black dust & it's driving me nuts.  Go on a short holiday & at the end of the first day the wheels look rubbish, so I take a collapsable bucket & sponge & pathetic it might be wash the wheels in the hotel/B & B car park!!!
• Audi A1 - Jurid brakes 14 Aug 2014 (Forum)
  The Front Pagid disc's that were fitted to my car 4,000 miles ago have warped, 90% of my driving is in the city. The VW/Audi specialist that are renewing the brakes have told me that they will be fitting Jurid pads and disc's. I've searched online to see if they are any good and have found there website and that Jurid is a Honeywell company but have not found many forums talking about Jurid and if there any good.
• Peugeot 306 hdi - Revs dropping when braking only in cold weather? 29 Oct 2013 (Forum)
  Hi My 306 hdi estate has a problem where the revs drop when braking but only in cold weather. The car has been fine all through the year since last winter. It only did it for the 1st time last night when the dial read 6degrees? The revs drop to the point where it sounds like it will stall but never does.
• VW Golf GT TDI 150 mk7 - Rusting brake disc hubs 10 Oct 2013 (Forum)
  I purchased my Golf new 6 months ago and after 9000 miles and weekly cleaning, all 4 disc brake hubs are showing extensive and unsightly rust/corrosion. Not what I expected from a shiny new VW. Local dealer and VW UK both acknowledge this issue but apparently rectification not covered under warranty or as goodwiil gesture.
• Audi A4 B6 Avant - Brake Bleeding - Handbrake On? 11 Apr 2013 (Forum)
  I am about to tackle the job of flushing the brake fluid in my 2002 A4 Avant, a job I have done on other cars and have the Gunson pressure bleeding kit. The problem I have is that my drive is slightly inclined and when jacking the car to remove the wheels to gain acces to the bleed nipples I would be happier if I could leave the handbrake on, however the Haynes manual says release handbrake.
• Volkswagen Golf Mk2 - New Brake Calipers: Use-by Dates? 10 May 2011 (Forum)
  I'm interested in buying a new, genuine VW brake caliper that I've seen advertised. This is a brand bew unit, not reconditioned. On the box, it says 'Expiry Date: April 2011'. Even though brand new and unused, I've heard that seals in calipers can 'go off' if not used and I'm wondering if this could be the reason for the expiry date listed on the box - currently one month out of date.
• Fiesta 1388cc zetec - Supplier....355mm rear brake hoses for Mk1V Fiesta 23 Sep 2010 (Forum)
  Hi,anyone know of a supplier for rear brake hoses.My local accessories shops have all drawn a blank.Nearest is 17mm too short which stretches pipe,I need 355mm total length,males both end,or male/chamfered female.Cost £26 a pair for TRW compared to 70-odd quid from Ford parts,so am keen to locate good pattern parts.See there are hoses from Italy available on the well known auction site,anyone vouch for them??
• How does engine braking work on an auto? 25 Nov 2009 (Forum)
  So the torque converter allows the wheels to turn faster than the engine. But if I select a low gear when going downhill, I get engine braking, so the TC must be forcing the engine to turn with the wheels just like a manual would. I've seen this behaviour on all autos I can recall, so it seems pretty standard. So what is happening? Does selecting a lower gear engage the TC lock-up clutch, or is there something else going on?
• Ford Focus ST (2005 - ) - 06 1.6 boot opens when take foot off brake 8 Nov 2009 (Forum)
  I have a ford focus zetec 2006, when I take my foot off the brake the boot has started to click open. Also when the car is unlocked I cant open the boot, I have to press the boot button on the key to get it open. It only started happening last night, can you advise what I can do or should I take it to a garage to get them to fix it?
• Nissan Micra (1992 - 2003) - 94 1.0 General Question - Overheated Disc Brakes 22 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  Overheated the front disc brakes going down a hill today. A new and quite terrifying experience for me, as I don't often get out of Norfolk. Pulled over as soon as I realised they weren't working as effectively as usual, poured some water over them (much steam) and waited about ten minutes before driving very carefully back to a friend's.
• CO2 emissions petrol cars - reprogramming? 8 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  Two things I've read recently have struck me. 1) Manufacturers compete with one another to program the ECU so that emissions in one car are slightly less than in a competitor's. 2) A Dodge, I think, with CVT is programmed in such a way as to give engine braking. If it is possible to re-program to reduce emissions what do you lose elsewhere? HJ is always saying don't engine brake because pads are cheaper than gearbox and clutch parts. So if you program an auto box to engine brake does that put emissions up to say nothing of wearing the box?
• Citroen Xantia (1993 - 2000) - 1995 1.9td vsx estate rear brakes. 17 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  Have posted previously about a problem I've had with the rear brakes binding slightly and intermittently but haven't had a chance yet to investigate any of the suggested Possibilities. Car was MOT'd today and passed but had an advisory notice that "Rear callipers touching the discs" I'm at a loss to imagine how this is possible as with my limited knowledge I'd imagine that the pads would prevent this happening.It would seem to have identified the problem though.Any advice would be very welcome.
• Honda Jazz/Fit (2001 - 2008) - Main dealer failed to spot worn brake pads 14 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  . £190 later he drove away happy. 2 weeks later (whilst on holiday in Cornwall), horrible grinding noise from front of car. RAC called... jacked car up to find front brake pads had worn down to bare metal! Comments/thoughts? PS thankfully the discs aren't scored too badly...