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• Vectra spongy brakes 17 Dec 2004 (Forum)
  They have checked the whole braking system (so they say) and have found no problems. Before the pads were changed the brakes were absolutely fine, i would go as far to say they were excellent. Does anybody know how changing the pads can cause this problem.
• Dirty wheels = brakes working better? 26 May 2004 (Forum)
  Spent way too long at the jet wash yesterday (and burnt my arm, but that's another story) getting the brake dust off my alloys. As Polo needs new brake pads anyway, I toddled along to Halfords to see if they had any of the Green Stuff ones I've read about that don't make your wheels dirty. Halfords monkey proceeded to explain to me that "dirty wheels mean your brakes are good, as it's softer pads that work better.
• 106 rear brakes 21 May 2004 (Forum)
  is there an adjustment mechnism that will release the tension on the shoes to allow me to take the drum off , and if so where is it ? I was also wondering if it could be one of the brake cables causing it ( been told that there are 2 brake cables for these cars ). any advice would be highly appreciated .... The other Wheel is fine......
• A3 Quattro recall (new shape) 15 Apr 2004 (Forum)
  In extreme cases this could result in failure of one brake circuit" If only they would do something about the brakes being ridiculously over-servo'd - it's the only thing I don't like about the car.
• BMW brake pads 11 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  -rumour has it that some people don't like buying BMWs that have servicing done by non-main-dealers, but does that extend to brake pads, which are a fairly routine item? Someone said that because the brake pad warning sensor has been activated, I might need a new sensor -is this true?
• Mitsubishi Brakes 6 May 2003 (Forum)
  Is it likely to be covered by the warranty? (website says discs/pads excluded) Car by car breakdown refers to brake recall (as dealer demo, presumably work completed) but to reduced brake efficency. Still stops, but vibrates.
• Broken brake lights 7 Jan 2003 (Forum)
  I know 2. @#$? off!) I gave up. Is there any authority that can be contacted to get these people to get their brake lights repaired. I suppose not as a result of cost, but the number of times that I have almost crashed when the car/van/lorry in front has braked sharply would mean that I would use the service if available.
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  Can I adjust the brake pedal in my car? 4 Mar 2025 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a low mileage Volvo XC40 in August 2024 but since then I have been diagnosed with degenerative knees and pressure on the brake pedal is now...
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  ABS problems with Toyota Yaris Verso 28 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned my 2000 Toyota Yaris Verso [119,000 miles] from new. It has always been serviced at the recommended intervals by either franchised dealers...
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  City emergency braking - are there insurance savings? 7 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Although cars like the Volkswagen up and Skoda Citigo already have model variants in group 1 insurance category, do you know of any insurers who offer...
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  Does my two-year-old Ford Fiesta really need its brake fluid replacing? 21 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  When we bought my Fiesta two years ago we paid upfront for servicing. It is about to have its second service and my local Ford garage tells me that it...
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  Pitted wheels 18 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My car is less than a year old. I recently noticed the steel effect alloy wheels are starting to pit. The garage state it is caused by brake dust and...
• Citroen Xsara (1997 - 2004) - 99 1.9 Obscure electrical gremlin when braking - 1 9 May 2009 (Forum)
  Bit of history on the car: driven into flood water earlier this year and sucked water up the air intake. Engine replaced (1.9TD XUD) and all seemed well. Two weeks ago the front brake pads were replaced and the rear drums cleaned. We still need to reconnect the rev counter and speedo cables to the instrument cluster. Recently, when braking hard the brake, oil pressure, and STOP warning lights come on, stay on for 2 seconds, and then go out.
• Braking after blow out...Fiesta 7 Jun 2005 (Forum)
  My questions: Did the brakes fail because the wheel blew out....or is it more likely that the brakes failed first then the wheel got ruined when I hit the kerb of the island? The brakes did re-engage when I straightened up, and were OK on the 2 mile drive home.
• Prius PHEV, circa 2017 to 2022 model. - Toyota prius braking system 8 Sep 2025 (Forum)
  As far as i can find out Prius master cylinder appears to still be connected to the brake pedal directly, though obviously there's more involved than my simple 4x4 because initial and normal braking prioritises regen. I found this part for sale for the particular Prius model of interest and correct years, it looks like a scaled down version of Landcruiser combined brake units which have given sterling service to many models since around 1998 and is still being fitted, unless i'm much mistaken its designed to be operated directly from the brake pedal.
• Ford Ka - Ford Ka: Rattle Rattle/Brakes? 24 Mar 2016 (Forum)
    Anyway this last weekend, a rattle has developed which manifests on rough surfaces; it is not too loud (but it depends on road surface). It will go away when the brakes are pressed. Oddly, if on a road which is long straight and rough enough if and when the rattle can be heard it ALWAYS vanishes - even if I simply literally touch the brake pedal and no more put the brake lights on; I mean the car would take a mile to stop.
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  Brake pads need replacing after 6849 miles 11 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Four months ago I was told by my local MINI dealer than my car my 2007 Cooper needed new rear brake pads, discs and sensors at 34,000 miles. Yesterday...
• hyudai i10 - sticking brakes 12 Jan 2019 (Forum)
  back brakes, rear discs. hyundai2009  i10  automatic, 73,000miles  .stuck on . when it cools down there ok.  Both sides the same .Handbrake seems fine. seems to be a regular fault on this model. any ideas on what the cause is
• Rover 25 - slight juddering when braking 3 Jul 2014 (Forum)
  When I have been drivng around in this hot weather, I have noticed what feels like a slight juddering when applying the foot brake pedal. Any ideas ?
• peugeot 406 hdi coupe - brakes 1 Apr 2013 (Forum)
  i have a 2.2 hdi the brake pedal is solid as if the servo isnt working i checked this and it appears to be okcan you give me any advice on what to check next many thanks.                             mick270