Question 1

How do front brake discs work?

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The brake disc is a metal plate mounted on the wheel hub that is clamped between **2 brake pads **when braking is applied; this causes friction and slows the vehicle down.

Question 2

How often should brake discs need replacing?

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As a rough guide, your brake discs should last between 50k and 70k miles, but there are many variables that could affect this, including driver behaviour, the weight you carry and the speed you travel.

Question 3

The law, vehicle regulations and your MOT

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Incorrect brake function, damaged or excessively worn discs or pads are considered unsafe for your vehicle performance and will cause your car to fail its MOT. Nearly 20% of MOT failures are caused by faulty brakes.

Question 4

What happens when we replace your front brake discs?

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Our efficient and fully qualified mechanics will inspect the brake system for signs of wear, damage and breakage.
They will establish which brake discs need to be replaced and fit new ones as necessary.
You will be advised if any of the brake pads need to be replaced for the best operation and health of your vehicle.
Once the brake discs have been replaced, our mechanics will test them thoroughly to ensure the correct operation of the new parts, and make any adjustments required for premium performance.

Question 5

What causes brake discs to stop working correctly?

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Brake discs wear out over time from continual use. The friction applied by the brake pads, and the intense heat generated, will eventually deform the disc, causing it to become thinner and less effective when performing its job.Extended use can also cause brake discs to crack, rendering them ineffective. Scars and rust on the disc can be caused by debris thrown from the road and poor weather conditions; this is also effective in reducing the operation of your brake discs.

Question 6

Symptoms of malfunctioning brakes discs

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Loud screeching or grinding noises from your brakes is an indication that there is a problem with either your brake discs or pads.

Question 7

Braking causes unusual noises

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If only one brake is working correctly, it can cause your car to pull in the direction of the functioning brake.

Question 8

When your car pulls to one side under braking

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Your brake pads or discs could be warped if the pedal vibrates when you press down on it.

Question 9

The car vibrates under braking

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Look through the wheel for a visual check—if the disc’s surface isn’t smooth, or it displays cracks, grooves, spots or a blue colourisation, then the disc is quite likely damaged.

Question 10

The front brake disc shows signs of damage

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If any of your dashboard warning lights are illuminated, the sensor that detects problems or worn out parts and components has identified an issue and activated the system.

Question 11

Ford

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The Ford Motor Company is an American multinational automaker, founded by Henry Ford in 1903.
One of the most long-standing giants of the motoring industry with an estimated asset wealth of around $256 billion, Ford became a popular household name throughout the UK in the 1960s with the introduction of the Ford Transit, the Ford Escort and the Ford Capri.

Question 12

How popular is Ford in the United Kingdom?

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With the Ford Fiesta consistently winning accolades as the best selling car in the UK, it’s no surprise to hear that in 2018 there were approximately 5.5million Ford cars on the roads by the end of the year.With a proven track record for good value and sensible, practical driving, along with a dealership just around every corner, Ford has developed a method of sustaining great sales by giving drivers just what they need.

Question 13

Popular well-priced cars with a sturdy reputation

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There’s a Ford car for practically every sensible driver. Actually, there are a few Ford cars for the more daring driver too. Take a look at the history of RS and Cosworth models, both making an impact in the world of rally driving and touring car racing.While they’re better known for providing family transport that includes the Ka, the Fiesta and the Focus, Ford also produces the lavishly equipped Edge SUV, and also the S-Max and Galaxy people carriers too.

Question 14

And for something quite a lot less mainstream, Ford deliver some muscle

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From a very traditional and mainstream marque, it’s refreshing to see that they still deliver a great big slice of larger than life America—and the latest model Ford Mustang is no exception. If a Mondeo or a Focus isn’t really your thing, and even the RS models aren’t sporty enough, then the new Mustang’s brawny delivery of sleek lines powered by its 5-litre V8 engine could be just the thing. Failing that, the Ford GT supercar with its twin-turbo V6 won’t fail to turn heads. All £420k of it.

Question 15

Ford’s reliability and reputation

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Ford ranked 18th place out of 30 car brands in the What Car? Reliability Survey in 2018. What appears to be a middle of the road result for a middle of the road manufacturer, could be seen as a sensible achievement from the American marque, as most of the best performing brands are Japanese and Asian car manufacturers.

Question 16

Recent Ford recalls and reliability issues

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Various recalls have been made on Ford models throughout their motoring history. The following are a list of the most recent in the UK and Europe.

Question 17

01/04/2019 – Ford Mondeo and Ford S-Max (2010–2014)

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Overheating of the engine cylinder head may cause it to crack

Question 18

06/03/2019 – Ford Focus (2018)

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Bolts fixing front suspension may not be tightened to correct torque

Question 19

22/02/2019 – Ford Focus, Ford C-Max, Ford Kuga, Ford Galaxy, Ford S-Max, Ford Mondeo and Ford Transit Connect (2016–2018)

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Clutch pressure plate fracture

Question 20

12/02/2019 – Ford Focus Estate (2018–2019)

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The rear doors may open inadvertently

Question 21

08/02/2019 – Ford Transit and Ford Transit Custom (2017)

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Incorrectly torqued left-hand seatbelt

Question 22

21/12/2018 – Ford GT (2016–2018)

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The rear wing valve block may leak oil

Question 23

21/12/2018 – Ford Focus (2018)

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A brake pedal hinge bolt does not meet specification

Question 24

19/12/2018 – Ford Mondeo (2017)

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The roof opening panel glass is not correctly bondedAll recall information sourced from gov.co.uk data.

Car make and model	Average dealer price	Price estimate	Average savings
Ford S-MAX	£125	£101 - £124	£12
Ford Ka+ Active	£122	£92 - £113	£20
Ford Galaxy	£123	£91 - £117	£19
Ford Kuga	£255	£190 - £246	£37
Ford Orion	£107	£88 - £107	£10
Ford Ka	£159	£116 - £144	£29
Ford C-MAX	£105	£78 - £110	£11
Ford Explorer	£123	£91 - £111	£22
Ford Streetka	£199	£142 - £189	£33
Ford Cougar	£262	£212 - £259	£26
Ford S-MAX	£125	£101 - £124	£12
Ford Ka+ Active	£122	£92 - £113	£20
Ford Galaxy	£123	£91 - £117	£19
Ford Kuga	£255	£190 - £246	£37
Ford Orion	£107	£88 - £107	£10

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