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Honda Jazz Mk2 2008-2015 / Excited about doing my own brake pad replacements!
« Last post by michaelC on Today at 04:18:28 PM »Just had MOT done, local garage recommended replacing the brake pads before they start affecting the brake disc.
Quoted £277 for each axle, so total is £554.
Did alot of researching both on this forum, Reddit and Youtube, and decided to try DIY'ing it!
Just placed a big order from AutoDoc to get the tools (£152) plus a Black Fri deal from Halfords (£55 for a 2 tonne jack + jack stands + the lie-on-back-wheelie-thingie, but I've read that's quite useless on typical driveways.) So, total £202. So I'm potentially saving myself £352 just by using my time in researching and to do it once all the kit arrives.
I'm so excited and nervous about doing this, but I think it'll be fun too! And if need to replace tires or the brake disc, I'll be even more quids in!
Which leads me to another question:
Could you actually do a full car service by yourself?
To have a full service history, you'd normally need a garage or dealership to sign and certify its been done diligently, right? It would seem abit dubious to 'mark your own homework'. So my line of thinking is that you could do all the pre-checks like replace worn tires, brakes, lights etc so that the garage won't need to invoice you for those things.
What do others think? Please do correct me if I'm way the mark here!
Quoted £277 for each axle, so total is £554.
Did alot of researching both on this forum, Reddit and Youtube, and decided to try DIY'ing it!
Just placed a big order from AutoDoc to get the tools (£152) plus a Black Fri deal from Halfords (£55 for a 2 tonne jack + jack stands + the lie-on-back-wheelie-thingie, but I've read that's quite useless on typical driveways.) So, total £202. So I'm potentially saving myself £352 just by using my time in researching and to do it once all the kit arrives.
I'm so excited and nervous about doing this, but I think it'll be fun too! And if need to replace tires or the brake disc, I'll be even more quids in!
Which leads me to another question:
Could you actually do a full car service by yourself?
To have a full service history, you'd normally need a garage or dealership to sign and certify its been done diligently, right? It would seem abit dubious to 'mark your own homework'. So my line of thinking is that you could do all the pre-checks like replace worn tires, brakes, lights etc so that the garage won't need to invoice you for those things.
What do others think? Please do correct me if I'm way the mark here!
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Honda Jazz Mk4 2020 - / Re: Low tyre pressure warning
« Last post by ColinB on Today at 04:06:04 PM »I was definitely going 50 km/h - is that a low speed?
I think you've just proved that, in the eyes of the Deflation Warning System, 50kph is indeed a low speed!
Actually, it makes sense that a system that relies on differential wheel speeds will be ineffective at low vehicle speeds. If the rotational speeds are low, then any difference between wheels in the event of deflation will be small and probably insufficient to trigger the warning. The perils of relying on the technology without being aware of the limitations of that technology!
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Honda Jazz Mk4 2020 - / Re: Low tyre pressure warning
« Last post by stani on Today at 01:19:33 PM »ColinB: Yes, you're right, for the Mk4 the same, it's written that way in the manual. I was definitely going 50 km/h - is that a low speed?
It was dark in the morning, I didn't notice it. Not even last week, I went either early in the morning or in the evening.
It was probably a small hole, the tire was probably leaking slowly.
And it wasn't completely empty "all the way", otherwise I would have driven on the rim and it would have cut the tire.
It was dark in the morning, I didn't notice it. Not even last week, I went either early in the morning or in the evening.
It was probably a small hole, the tire was probably leaking slowly.
And it wasn't completely empty "all the way", otherwise I would have driven on the rim and it would have cut the tire.
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Honda Jazz Mk4 2020 - / Re: Low tyre pressure warning
« Last post by ColinB on Today at 01:05:40 PM »The handbook for the Mk3 says:
"The system does not monitor the tyres when driving
at low speed"
I suspect it's the same for the MK4, you might want to check.
It's not clear what Honda means by "low speed", but if your journey was a short urban one it's possible the system wasn't triggered.
Personally I make a point of looking at the tyres before driving off.
"The system does not monitor the tyres when driving
at low speed"
I suspect it's the same for the MK4, you might want to check.
It's not clear what Honda means by "low speed", but if your journey was a short urban one it's possible the system wasn't triggered.
Personally I make a point of looking at the tyres before driving off.
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Honda Jazz Mk4 2020 - / Re: Low tyre pressure warning
« Last post by stani on Today at 11:37:51 AM »What happened today: I'm driving a short distance to the supermarket, and I think I can hear something faintly behind me.
I heard something similar last week, but I didn't pay attention to it. I thought it was probably an icicle or mud.
The car hadn't driven anywhere all week until today.
Well, I arrive at the supermarket parking lot, I stop, and immediately one person says to me: "Sir, you have a flat tire"...Oh yeah, really. I also have a battery compressor in my car, so I inflated the tire. I come back from the supermarket and the tires are holding up, so probably not a big hole.
I drove to my favorite tire shop and the problem was solved in 15 minutes. It was a small screw, they said.
But the question and especially the problem is: how come the system didn't report a drop in pressure, not even a flat tire?!?
Some time ago (see my previous post), I inflated the tires and calibrated the system. There's nothing you can do wrong there, right? There's only the "Initialize" option, nothing more.
So where did the mistake happen?... Does anyone know?...
I heard something similar last week, but I didn't pay attention to it. I thought it was probably an icicle or mud.
The car hadn't driven anywhere all week until today.
Well, I arrive at the supermarket parking lot, I stop, and immediately one person says to me: "Sir, you have a flat tire"...Oh yeah, really. I also have a battery compressor in my car, so I inflated the tire. I come back from the supermarket and the tires are holding up, so probably not a big hole.
I drove to my favorite tire shop and the problem was solved in 15 minutes. It was a small screw, they said.
But the question and especially the problem is: how come the system didn't report a drop in pressure, not even a flat tire?!?
Some time ago (see my previous post), I inflated the tires and calibrated the system. There's nothing you can do wrong there, right? There's only the "Initialize" option, nothing more.
So where did the mistake happen?... Does anyone know?...
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Honda Jazz Mk4 2020 - / Re: Getting a used mk4, what to look for?
« Last post by zdan on Today at 11:03:43 AM »If you had posted last week my neighbour had to give up driving and sold hisSounds like a bargain! Oh well...
mk3 jazz, it was a 66reg some special under-treatment done by Honda when
he brought it new, 35000 miles better than showroom condition Honda service
history, I'm sure if anyone had seen it who was looking for a mk4 could not
have said no to it, went like clicking your fingers for £5,800 I didn't get chance to
put something on here about it.
Thank you, my previous car was lexus ct which is also hybrid so I am a strange to just hearing the fans or the squeaky brakes at low speeds.Any common rattles on your Mk4 chaps? Tomorrow is the big day.Honda actually warn you in the handbook that ,because the car is normally so quiet or completely silent when stationary , you may notice some quiet background systems which are typically present in all cars but usually drowned out by engine noise on 'normal' cars. Such as air conditioning /heater fans etc. Some owners can hear the small fan under the rear seat that regulates HV battery temperature, but I've never noticed it.
The only rattle I can recall being mentioned a few times on the forum is a slight rattle that appears to originate from within the infotainment screen. Not sure anyone found a cure. I had it a few times on my 2021 EX. Usually it was silent but occasionally rattled for a short time. It was inconsistent. Sometimes it would occur for no apparent reason on a smooth road, but might remain silent on a rough road. Not had it on my 2024 car.
JB. The Mk 4 is a different 'kettle of fish ' to the mk3. The mk3 may be a great car and some may prefer to remain with familiar older technology . But those attracted to the silence, fuel economy ,fantastic low end torque and ease of driving of the hybrid technology would not necessarily consider a mk 3 as an alternative. Its not like choosing between an immaculate mk2 rather than a high mileage mk3 for the same price . IMO.
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Honda Jazz Mk4 2020 - / Re: Getting a used mk4, what to look for?
« Last post by Lord Voltermore on Today at 09:50:54 AM »Any common rattles on your Mk4 chaps? Tomorrow is the big day.Honda actually warn you in the handbook that ,because the car is normally so quiet or completely silent when stationary , you may notice some quiet background systems which are typically present in all cars but usually drowned out by engine noise on 'normal' cars. Such as air conditioning /heater fans etc. Some owners can hear the small fan under the rear seat that regulates HV battery temperature, but I've never noticed it.
The only rattle I can recall being mentioned a few times on the forum is a slight rattle that appears to originate from within the infotainment screen. Not sure anyone found a cure. I had it a few times on my 2021 EX. Usually it was silent but occasionally rattled for a short time. It was inconsistent. Sometimes it would occur for no apparent reason on a smooth road, but might remain silent on a rough road. Not had it on my 2024 car.
JB. The Mk 4 is a different 'kettle of fish ' to the mk3. The mk3 may be a great car and some may prefer to remain with familiar older technology . But those attracted to the silence, fuel economy ,fantastic low end torque and ease of driving of the hybrid technology would not necessarily consider a mk 3 as an alternative. Its not like choosing between an immaculate mk2 rather than a high mileage mk3 for the same price . IMO.
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Honda Jazz Mk4 2020 - / Re: Getting a used mk4, what to look for?
« Last post by JB on December 05, 2025, 08:15:26 PM »If you had posted last week my neighbour had to give up driving and sold his
mk3 jazz, it was a 66reg some special under-treatment done by Honda when
he brought it new, 35000 miles better than showroom condition Honda service
history, I'm sure if anyone had seen it who was looking for a mk4 could not
have said no to it, went like clicking your fingers for £5,800 I didn't get chance to
put something on here about it.
mk3 jazz, it was a 66reg some special under-treatment done by Honda when
he brought it new, 35000 miles better than showroom condition Honda service
history, I'm sure if anyone had seen it who was looking for a mk4 could not
have said no to it, went like clicking your fingers for £5,800 I didn't get chance to
put something on here about it.
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Honda Jazz Mk4 2020 - / Re: What bothers you about the Jazz Mk4?
« Last post by Downsizer on December 05, 2025, 07:19:58 PM »Today I have driven from Bury St Edmunds to Brighouse, about 190 miles, almost all using Aset at 63 mph. There were two long tailbacks which the ACC handled well except when we stopped altogether, when it switched off. Car shows 60 mpg, probably a slight overestimate.
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Honda Jazz Mk4 2020 - / Re: Getting a used mk4, what to look for?
« Last post by zdan on December 05, 2025, 07:18:44 PM »Any common rattles on your Mk4 chaps? Tomorrow is the big day.
