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• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 01 1.6 zetec, weak brakes, ABS light & other bits 3 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  Just bought a high mileage (143,000) focus with zetec 1.6 engine. Car is nice and tight.....only problem I can see is weak brakes and abs light showing on dash!!!! I plan to service car next week ie: filters, plugs , oil etc. Any pointers as to what I should be aware of considering the mileage? Also am I right in thinking the oil for this model is semi synth 5/30?
• 2001 Primera ABS 27 Dec 2006 (Forum)
  I have a 2001 old shape Primera which I had a major service on in Oct (coolant, brake fluid etc) at 67000m. Since then progressivley (it was a couple of weeks before I really noticed) I have had the ABS physically coming on all of the time when I have to brake, and, I can hear the pump working whilst I am driving and not braking - my rear pads are low but not at the metal / metal stage.
• Changing brake bulb - 2002 Audi A4 26 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  Hi Does anyone know how to change a brake bulb in an A4. I have bought a bulb but cannot get to the light cluster. Inside the boot is all sealed up and if I moved the trim it looks as though half the boot has to be pulled out. Was just expecting a little hatch that unclips that you put your hand through - no such luck.
• MOT Advisories & Passat 25 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  Last year another garage insisted I replace a CV joint gaiter and said the other was on its way out , plus low brake fluid and rusty brake pipes. As the brake fluid was on max I ignored them. And no mention this year. I guess the main dealer was happy enough getting me to pay for a new radiator and other work. -- I wasna fu but just had plenty.
• Accent-cdx abs problem 6 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  This sound starts as soon as I touch the brake pedal, but goes away when I release the pedal. The brakes work perfectly but the abs coming on is a pain & scares passengers with the noise it makes,not to mention me. :-) Thanks for any help.
• 95N Volvo 440 brakes 8 Jul 2005 (Forum)
  A couple of days ago the handbrake went - not sure if the cable has snapped or just needs adjustment. However, SWMBO is also complaining that there is more travel than usual on the brake pedal now. Would this be a result of the failed handbrake? I've checked the front pads and there's still material left on them so that's not the problem. The car is a CVT auto if that makes a difference.
• Brake nipple dust caps 18 Jun 2005 (Forum)
  Halford's were just thick and proceeded upon hearing the word "dust" and "cap" somewhere in "have you got any dust caps for brake nipples please?" to hand me a packet of tyre valve caps! Thanks in advance. -------------- Mike Farrow
• MOT question 22 Apr 2004 (Forum)
  The reason I question this is that I frequently see rear lights of cars that would pass the MOT test (all bulbs fitted and operational) if each function (rear lights, brake lights, fog lights, indicators, reversing) was tested independently.. BUT if the car is indicating for a turn and the driver applies the brakes then the indicator stops working, the brake light starts flashing or some other odd combination.
• Mondeo brake drums 4 Apr 2004 (Forum)
  Could someone please provide me with a description of how to get the brake drums off a Mondeo? The Haynes book describes releasing the adjuster through a hole in the back plate. The diagram is inadequate, so you can feel a spring-loaded thingy through the hole, but it doesn't release the drum, nor is there any suggestion as to whether one should try to turn it to slacken the adjuster.
• Squeal when braking? 4 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  As far as I've sussed out, there is a squealing noise that only seems to happen when I'm driving slowly, downhill, and applying the brakes. And not every time either. Please, someone, tell me this is not something to worry about! Having just had the MOT done at some condsidderable cost, buying my tax today, and knowing that insurance is due on Sunday, I don't think I could cope with knowing there's yet another thing going wrong!
• Stupid brake light 11 Oct 2002 (Forum)
  I need help here. 'Stupid' should probably be applied to me, but I can't work out why my brake light won't work. Its the offside one, my car's a K reg 309. Changed the bulb to find the original was fine. Fuse has to be fine as it looks after other items such as the stereo, which all work. Wiring on the light cluster looks ok and theres no corrosion where the bulb slots in.
• Citroen Xantia Problems !! 25 Aug 2002 (Forum)
  Recently purchased 1.8i 16v 96 ( 2 weeks ) , nice and clean , waiting for the problems to surface , replaced 4 corner spheres (Eurocarparts £12 each ), still sitting a little low at the back , but chanced trip to Inverness from Liverpool, reached Glasgow rear suspension non existent , found local accomodation with intent homeward return , brake failure !!, no initial pressure , panic !! and brakes lock up , returned home on rear of pick up. Where do I start any techies with ideas ? can I check rear central sphere for Ok ness ? does the suspension relate to braking system??
• EPC warning lights on SEAT LEON 17 Nov 2001 (Forum)
  The latest problem keeping my new Leon off the road (fifth time since new) is the EPC warning light and a brake lights failure. This happened after I was obliged to brake hard (at less than 20mph). The AA had to be called out - were unable to resolve and the car is back with SEAT again. The implication being that if anyone is forced to perform an emergency stop, the car is likely to be unroadworthy (AA's words): the brake lights won't work and the EPC has to be reset by a Dealership (??)
• Alfa Romeo 156 (1998 - 2005) - 2001 2.0 - Replacing front brake discs. 9 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  Is there any reason why changing these shouldn't be a home job? The last we did was my nephews Mondeo which took a while!
• Audi 100 Avant Rear Brakes 25 Sep 2005 (Forum)
  A colleague is trying to replace the pads on the rear of his W reg.Audi 100 Avant The piston will not retract and it is not obvious what is stopping it. Is...
• Mercedes E300 Cabriolet - Disc pads and disk brakes. 22 Apr 2021 (Forum)
  (Mine are apparently 33.63mm) New rear disks new have a thickness of 22mm and are worn/need replaced  at 19.4mm. What's very interesting to me is that my disks have worn out before my brake pads.  My front pads are 4mm and need replaced at 3mm. I will probably take it to an independent garage for a second opinion before doing anything else but I'm totally peeved off.  I should add my brakes feel great and there are no warning lights on!
• Audi A4 B6 (2001 - 2005) - 02 1.9TDi 130 Avant brake failure 23 May 2012 (Forum)
  On two occasions I have had the brakes fail when joining a roundabout. The brake pedal goes hard like the servo is not working and the car does not stop, quite frightening. Problem goes away and works perfectly ok when you go for the brakes again.
• Legal Advice Sought 22 Nov 2005 (Forum)
  Then staff were friendly and carried out a standard free brake inspection. The next day I was informed a brake hose needed replacing - I asked for a quote and was told the manager would contact me on the Monday. Monday came and I was informed the job couldn't be done in isolation and £570 of work was needed (i.e. change all the brakes - apparently this is a common thing with this establishment!).
• FIAT 500X 1.4 Multiair - Brake/clutch fluid change 5 Feb 2019 (Forum)
  Anybody know if there's anything special needed to change the fluid, or can I just use tried and tested method with a helper pushing the pedal while I...
• Peugeot 106 (1991 - 2002) - 94 1000cc under powered brakes 5 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  can anyone tell me if i can adjust the servo pressure on my 106,as i have read it on the car by car breakdown. if this is possible how do i do it?