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Densedog

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    Fabia 55 plate 1.2 sports pack

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  1. By the way pads and disks were new november 09
  2. When moving the car around the close, the brake pedal stays locked up from time to time even though the car is still moving. Had to use the hand brake to stop the car. The pedal then responds again when i drove off. Completely baffled! Will call a mechanic first thing tomorrow.
  3. I have pumped the brake till the pedal is locked up, turned the ignition on. The pedal dropped by 2-3 inches i guess. The car moves but breaks smell as still stuck.
  4. A couple of days ago i had to slam on the brake else i would have t-boned an idiot who had pulled out without looking. Could this have damaged the brake cable? Its very puzzling as no binding before. As i cant move the damn thing is it best to called a mobile mechanic and if so will they be able to repair it insitu? I have work Tuesday and need it for the commute
  5. A couple of days ago i had to slam on the brake else i would have t-boned an idiot who had pulled out without looking. Could this have damaged the brake cable? Its very puzzling as no binding before. As i cant move the damn thing is it best to called a mobile mechanic and if so will they be able to repair it insitu? I have work Tuesday and need it for the commute
  6. I have taken off both front wheels and used a rubber mallet to hit loose the crap and rust . I can move my car now however the pads are still rubbing the disks. The brake pedal sometimes sticks too. Have pumped the brake and still stuck.
  7. Its been left over night. Pads and disks are stuck firm. Tried what you said however no joy. Sods law it happens when the footballs on hey! You have to laugh!
  8. Hi I tried to drive off this morning only for the car to not move. At first I thought it was the handbrake but after checking it turns out that my pads are locked tight to the disks( there is a slight step in the disk but not bad). I have tried accelerating and reversing but no joy and pumping the brake pedal to release them. I believe the calapers are closed? Is this right? How do I fix this? Is it a garage job? How much will this cost do you think? Thankyou for any help given in advance Paul/ Densedog
  9. brake pads locked to disks! help!

  10. did you have any joy with the problem as i also have the same problem.
  11. Cheers! I went to Phils Autos up belmount road as its just up the road. Is straight line any good? My car is silver with tinted back windows.Had much go wrong with Lissy?
  12. Thanks for the help im a bit dense you see. I found it on the plastic dashboard surround next to the CLOCK. haha
  13. An update... I went to my local garage as opposed to Startin (would have cost at least 80 quid). Got VAG-COM tested for 20 notes and reset the system (plus the next 1 for free). Turns out it was a misfiring controller for 1 of the pistons. Dodgy golf parts said the mechanic! This happened originally when going through macdonalds drive through, earlier today it again popped on at the drive through. Is there a build up of ice in the fuel line when it gets below a certain temperature?
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