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• Vauxhall - Astra Merit 1.7TD brakes 16 Aug 2007 (Forum)
  Gradual braking from speed seems to be fine, but sudden braking at slow speeds requires quite some effort. Someone I know who seems to know a lot about such things said that if the servo had gone, I would have heard some hissing, but I can't hear any noises out of the ordinary.
• berlingo multispace brake lights 28 May 2007 (Forum)
  does anyone have any ideas as the third brake light works so it seems to only be isolated to the nearside and offside brake lights. i have had an idea of a temporary connection of the third level lights to the nearside/offside lights but will need a solution for the mot regards sirion
• Burning Smell Astra rear brakes 2 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  The brakes have been squealing alot lately and the front pads were done last week for the MOT/Service. Obviously I am guessig its the brakes, could this be a pricey repair? Thanks!
• Series III Land Rover brakes 9 Mar 2003 (Forum)
  Hello all, I wonder if I could gather some advice. My III series brake pedal "goes down more than usual", and now the brakes are not particularly effective. This happened quite suddenly a few weeks ago, but with a bit of pumping comes back up again, but doesn't last more than one application of the brakes.
• Brake by Wire - HJ Column 18/05/02 23 May 2002 (Forum)
  How do backroomers feel about having a computer apply their brakes for them? Rich
• Brake Fluid Change 2 Jun 2018 (Forum)
  What method would a main dealer employ to do a brake fluid change? Pressurise the system (like my Easi Bleed would) or use a vacuum to drawer the fluid out?
• Volkswagen Sharan 1.9 tdi 90bhp 2002 - brake pad wear sensor 4 Nov 2015 (Forum)
  How do i change brake pad wear sensor on sharan.
• Vauxhall Zafira - Rear brake discs 26 Aug 2013 (Forum)
  Vauxhall dealer tells me that Zafira rear brake discs only last for about 23000 miles. Do you have any expirence of this please
• Subaru - 2002 1.3 - front brake pads 27 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  wagon r 1.3, year 2002,how can i change the front brake pads?also,any ideas on adjusting the tappets?
• mondeo brake discs 14 Sep 2005 (Forum)
  hi could somebody tell me how mondeo brake discs are bolted on a 98 s reg 1.8 and any other hints tips for changing them please cheers chris
• copper grease ok for brake parts? 1 Jun 2005 (Forum)
  Can someone tell me if it is ok to use copper grease on the brake shoe assembly...ie. pivots points,self adjuster threads etc. cheers.
• Juddering Brakes - Ford mondeo TD 19 Dec 2004 (Forum)
  When travelling over 50 and I touch the brakes, my steering shudders quite a lot. The pads are new as they and the discs were replaced not long ago.
• Ford Fiesta Mk 7.5 2015 - Brake drums rust solution 8 May 2025 (Forum)
  How have you removed your rust from your car brake drums?
• Citroen DS5 - Wheels and brakes 19 Aug 2015 (Forum)
  When I turned up at the garage they had the wrong set, quickly rectified so no problem, however it turned out that because I'd specced 18" wheels instead of the standard 17" the brakes had been up sized as well. I've always found the brakes on the DS superb and they do fill the wheel but assume the standard brakes also to be well up to the job. My question is do most manufacturers do this (I do see a lot of cars with big wheels and disproportionately small discs) and if so is it for cosmetic reasons.
• Honda Shuttle/Odyssey (1995 - 2000) - 1999 2.3 Odd brake problem 14 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  Has anyone got any ideas about a problem we are having with our Honda Shuttle. The OSR brake is not coming off straight away when you release the brake pedal. We have replaced the brake calliper but the problem is still there. Discs and pads were also replaced with calliper. Wheel gets hot after about 10 miles of driving, wheel nuts too hot to touch but wheel is warm.
• MK2 golf 1.3 1990-brake discs worn? 8 Aug 2005 (Forum)
  Hello How do i tell if the front left brake disc is worn? There has been a scraping/scouring sound from the left side for over 12 months under heavy braking and recently downhill this was accompanied by a squeal. I have not noticed any other problems apart from this.
• Help! Honda binding brake caliper 14 Jun 2004 (Forum)
  I am now about to order a reputable reconditioned unit. Should I check for anything else first? Can a binding brake cause a fire? The brakes were originally fitted with backing shims but my local supplier told me that they don't bother to fit these nowadays. Many thanks Mikey.
• Volkswagen Passat CC (2013) - Catastrophic brake failure after service error 1 Oct 2015 (Forum)
  It must have fallen off and leaked braking fluid as I was on the A road. There was no warning light, no sponginess or loss of braking prior to the roundabout. VW have accepted full responsibility, but want to know what we think is reasonable compensation.
• Rear brake lights 28 Mar 2024 (Forum)
  Can anyone remember when pedal-operated brake lights became standard ?  I recall learning, about 1960 I suppose, the hand signal showing I was about to slow down, so I suppose there may still have been vehicles without braking lights ? Also those silly 'trafficators' which the driver forgot, and snapped off when he got out of the car ....
• Nissan note 2010 - Changing the bulb in a third brake light 27 Jan 2024 (Forum)
  Hi   I am after a step by step guide to change the bulb in the high brake light/third brake light. Haven't had much joy in finding a video on YouTube.   Grateful for help as what I have read so far in the nissan note forum is putting me off doing this job.