Stop riding the brakes!

[gazchap]

I've never really noticed this before, but after two occasions in as many days where I've been following someone who's ridden on the brakes for a good 2 miles+, I get the feeling it's going to be something I'm going to see a lot more when I'm out about.

The first occasion was an old-aged pensioner (male) driving a blue Ford Escort, at 30mph in a 60mph NSL zone. Every time there was even a slight bend in the road, the brake lights would come on (but he wasn't pushing hard enough to actually slow the car down) and he'd proceed to ride the car around the bend on the brakes.

Second occasion was last night, 30mph residential zone and the car in front, a Renault Scenic, was being driven with the brakes on, at 30mph. I followed him for three and a half miles before I had to turn off, and his brake lights only switched off when we were waiting at a roundabout.

These people must get through brake pads and discs like no tomorrow!

[SystemParanoia]

blame kwik fit.

free pads for the life of the car etc.

ppl just don't care anymore

[The Wookie]

Old people and automatics... Personally I'd rather they kept one foot on the brake

[dougc]

The Renault one sounds like an electrical fault.

I once followed a Picasso around the M25 for 10 miles and his brake lights were on permanently. It was a trifle difficult to tell when he was actually stopping...

[reggie82]

You're not tailgating them are you

Seriously though, I don't understand this either. Earlier this week the lady in front of me had her brakes slightly pressed for so long I thought there must have been a problem with her brake light circuit meaning the lights were stuck on.

[useyourdellusion]

dougc said:

The Renault one sounds like an electrical fault.

I once followed a Picasso around the M25 for 10 miles and his brake lights were on permanently. It was a trifle difficult to tell when he was actually stopping...

206's are prone to this aswell for some reason..

[ymwoods]

useyourdellusion said:

dougc said:

The Renault one sounds like an electrical fault.

I once followed a Picasso around the M25 for 10 miles and his brake lights were on permanently. It was a trifle difficult to tell when he was actually stopping...

206's are prone to this aswell for some reason..

Because the seals on the back lights are absolute crap and the metal connections rust inside them. They then make connections with the brake lights aswell as the rear lights (its a two filiment in one bulb)

Your actually better off buying some Lexarse lights from Halfords for the 206 as they have better seals that work! (thats what I did after my second set of OEM 206 lights at £90 a pop)

[useyourdellusion]

ymwoods said:

useyourdellusion said:

dougc said:

The Renault one sounds like an electrical fault.

I once followed a Picasso around the M25 for 10 miles and his brake lights were on permanently. It was a trifle difficult to tell when he was actually stopping...

206's are prone to this aswell for some reason..

Because the seals on the back lights are absolute crap and the metal connections rust inside them. They then make connections with the brake lights aswell as the rear lights (its a two filiment in one bulb)

Your actually better off buying some Lexarse lights from Halfords for the 206 as they have better seals that work! (thats what I did after my second set of OEM 206 lights at £90 a pop)

Aah, that explains it then. Have seen it happen a few times now.

[Deranged Granny]

Oh god. Tell me about it! There are also those who slow down and move over to the left every time a car comes towards them!

These people should be shot without mercy.

[John D.]

ymwoods said:

useyourdellusion said:

dougc said:

The Renault one sounds like an electrical fault.

I once followed a Picasso around the M25 for 10 miles and his brake lights were on permanently. It was a trifle difficult to tell when he was actually stopping...

206's are prone to this aswell for some reason..

Because the seals on the back lights are absolute crap and the metal connections rust inside them. They then make connections with the brake lights aswell as the rear lights (its a two filiment in one bulb)

Your actually better off buying some Lexarse lights from Halfords for the 206 as they have better seals that work! (thats what I did after my second set of OEM 206 lights at £90 a pop)

Did you just admit to having Lexus lights? Get out.


I have seen a 206 recently which apparently had the brakes on constantly but was not slowing. Probably the problem you describe. Still no excuse though.

[ymwoods]

John D. said:

ymwoods said:

useyourdellusion said:

dougc said:

The Renault one sounds like an electrical fault.

I once followed a Picasso around the M25 for 10 miles and his brake lights were on permanently. It was a trifle difficult to tell when he was actually stopping...

206's are prone to this aswell for some reason..

Because the seals on the back lights are absolute crap and the metal connections rust inside them. They then make connections with the brake lights aswell as the rear lights (its a two filiment in one bulb)

Your actually better off buying some Lexarse lights from Halfords for the 206 as they have better seals that work! (thats what I did after my second set of OEM 206 lights at £90 a pop)

Did you just admit to having Lexus lights? Get out.


I have seen a 206 recently which apparently had the brakes on constantly but was not slowing. Probably the problem you describe. Still no excuse though.

Yes

But only because I like the people behind me to know when I'm braking without spending £90 on a set of new lights every time the rust sets in.

Edited by ymwoods on Tuesday 25th May 23:30

[OnlyMX5ives]

Maybe you've been following someone like me, who is using the pads to clean up the discs of a car that has been stood for a while.