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• BRAKE DISCS AND PADS: Why do brake discs as well as pads need replacing so often? (FAQs)
  Ever since asbestos was banned from brake pad material, and also to keep pace with the increased performance of modern cars, manufacturers have had to add metal to pad material and to make brake discs softer and sacrificial. Rear disc brakes pose an additional problem.
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  Review: Sealey Digital Brake Disc & Drum Caliper (productReview)
  In these digital times, you don’t want to be measuring the wear of your brake discs and small brake drums manually, do you? No you don’t. So it’s Sealey’s Digital Brake Disc & Drum Caliper to the rescue. So what does your £180 get you?
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  Genesis G70 Shooting Brake (2022 on) (Reviews)
  There are three trim levels to choose from, all pretty comprehensively kitted out. The entry-level Genesis G70 Shooting Brake Premium Line comes with 18-inch alloy wheels, faux-leather seats and a 10.25-inch navigation system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The Genesis G70 Shooting Brake Luxury Line adds leather seats (heated in the front) and a heated steering wheel.
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  Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake (2020 on) (Reviews)
  Volkswagen built its reputation with solid and sensible vehicles, but the Arteon Shooting Brake offers a dash of extra flair. Transforming the rather mundane Passat Estate into the stylish Arteon wagon certainly makes a statement. Based on the fastback-style Arteon hatchback that was launched in 2017, the Shooting Brake was added to the Volkswagen range in 2021.
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  Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (2019 on) (Reviews)
  Then there is the car we’re focusing on here: the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake – basically an estate version of the Mercedes-Benz CLA Coupe. The two cars are identical up to the front doors, but from there the Shooting Brake’s roof sweeps further back, then plunges down towards the rear lights.
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  Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (2015 - 2018) (Reviews)
  So is this strange blend a successful one? Well in terms of looks, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake stands out. Like the larger Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake , it’s an elegant and distinctive vehicle that’s the antithesis to the standard boxy estate car.
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  Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (2012 - 2018) (Reviews)
  According to Mercedes-Benz, every new car represents a tussle between engineers and designers, which probably explains a lot about the creation of the CLS Shooting Brake. A world away from the traditional boxy estate, the Shooting Brake is a large and practical car that   disguises its stretched dimensions with rakish coupe-like looks.
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  Top 10: Winter Riding Tips (Article)
  At low speeds, the back brake offers more finesse for U-turns and in car parks. If you’ve not had to call on your bike’s ABS braking system, find a quiet stretch of road and brake hard enough to trigger the anti-lock system. This way, you know what it feels like and can use it to steering round obstacles while still applying the brakes.
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  Top 10: Essentials for maintaining your car at home (Article)
  Changing brake fluid is cheap and important, since over time it becomes less effective, resulting in a spongy brake pedal. To safely change brake fluid you’ll need to bleed the system, which is made a lot easier with a kit like this.
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  Top 10: Women’s hybrid bikes (Article)
  The alloy construction means it weighs a modest 14.6kg with steel forks for strength, with alloy V-brakes and a seven-speed Shimano gearset for easy progress out on the road. It also comes with double-walled hybrid tyres, giving added puncture resistance and the ability to cope with minor off-road excursions.
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  Review: Boardman ADV 8.6 gravel bike (productReview)
  For really slippery stuff you might want something with a bit more grip, but these tyres get the balance pretty spot on.  The only grumble is the mechanical disc brakes - they're not as responsive as hydraulic disc brakes, but for this price point it's unreasonable to expect to see this pricer braking system. 

  Review: Bridgestone Potenza Sport (productReview)
  This is perhaps the biggest plus for these tyres. It was the same story when braking from higher speeds, such as leaving a dual carriageway onto a short slip road. Indeed, the Potenza Sports have been tested by TÜV SÜD, one of Europe’s most respected independent automotive testing institu tes, where they achieved the best performance in both dry braking (shortest braking distance on a dry surface), cornering and straight line stability compared to rival tyres.
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  Scooter of the Year shortlist (Article)
  The 12lb scooter isn't the lightest in this list, but that can be expected when you factor in the battery. It has a top speed of 15 mph and breaking can be done via the electronic brake on the left handlebar or by stepping down on the back wheel over the fender brake like a traditional scooter.  The wide deck makes it suitable for larger adults to ride and the handlebar is adjustable to a choice of two different heights.
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  Review: Peugeot Django 125 2017 (productReview)
  The little wheels thud through potholes – but through corners it’s predictable enough, even when the weather isn’t great. The brakes are decent too and, while there is no ABS, the brakes are linked. That means the right lever operates the front brake with a little brake force at the rear, while the left lever applies the rear brake with a little brake force at the front.
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  Review: Gurston Down Hill Climb Driving School experience (productReview)
  Divided into three smaller groups, you then walk up the hill with an instructor who takes the time to explain each aspect of the hill, the best line and why, where to brake and where not to brake, and when to put your foot down. Next, you all get behind the wheel for two convoy runs which give you a better feel for the hill and where those apexes are all seen from behind the wheel, some surprisingly late on the corner. 
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  Review: Piaggio MP3 300ie Yourban 2016 (productReview)
  There are a few extra controls on a Yourban compared to a traditional scooter - the steering lock mentioned earlier, a parking brake and a foot operated brake. The foot pedal works both front and rear brakes together – but if you’re used to scooters the front and rear brakes can be operated separately via traditional levers on the bars.
• Best Car Tyres Companies & Makes 2019 (Article)
  It’s the Continental AllSeasonContact. The Continental do well in wet and dry conditions too with reliable, reactive braking and the tyres are also very quiet and refined even at high speeds. They're also very fuel efficient."  
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  Review: Lexmoto Viper 125 2017 (productReview)
  That said, don’t expect mountains of grip from the budget tyres, nor the most potent performance from the brakes. There is no ABS, but since the Viper complies with Euro IV regulations it does have a linked braking system, with the front brake lever operating lightly on the rear brake as well - and vice-versa.
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  Top 10: Maxi scooters 2020 (Article)
  It also shows up in some of the kit that Peugeot doesn’t have, such as ABS anti-locking or linked brakes. This isn’t as much of an issue as you might think as the brakes are very strong, but many riders will welcome these rider aids on slippery city streets. Where the Satelis shows its mettle is in its performance and handling, which are both among the best in class.
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  Best Car Tyres 2019 (Article)
  While Michelin is definitely up there with the best all-season tyres, the CrossClimate+ excel in dry conditions - with excellent braking thanks to the rigid and bevel-edged tread block design. As the tyre wears, emerging grooves open to deliver long-lasting traction on snowy roads too.  The CrossClimate+ are available in 48 sizes for 15-inch to 19-inch rims.