My 2008 Vectra Elite 1.9CDTi has done just over 30000 miles, mostly on the motorway. To my surprise I heard the rear brakes grinding when slowing down on a motorway slip road, costing me new discs and pads !

The work was carried out by my local Vauxhall dealer (£193 inclusive of Trade Club discount on parts) and the Technician showed me the offending pad (O.S.R. inner pad) that was completely down to the metal.

I have had loads of cars but never one that wears out its rear pads before its front pads - so be warned !!!!!

The rear tyre rumbling is also starting again after new tyres were fitted only 3000 miles ago.

I am starting to go off this car.