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Bad brakes....
« on: 30 April 2012, 23:26:52 »
Hi...

Today, I had a very scary moment.... My brake pedal went rock hard and I had to stand on it to get the car to stop!
I actually thought I was going to hit the guy in front of me!!!  :o
This has happened on a few times but this is not right!
Just before my MOT a while ago, I changed all the discs and pads, and changed the fluid.

For the most part the brakes work but not great...

Any ideas???
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Re: Bad brakes....
« Reply #1 on: 30 April 2012, 23:32:04 »
i would start looking at the servo, then see if you can pump the line i.e bleed the systerm. if will not bleed systerm then servo gone.
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Re: Bad brakes....
« Reply #2 on: 30 April 2012, 23:35:31 »
Check main vac pipe to plenum plus the tee-offs for any leaks
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Re: Bad brakes....
« Reply #3 on: 01 May 2012, 03:58:34 »
As Rob says check the vac pipe they can rub and wear away I have had this twice now but on on present car
I nearly ended up in Tescos front door last time it happened  :o
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Re: Bad brakes....
« Reply #4 on: 01 May 2012, 18:52:11 »
Thanks guys, you might remember I had a broken "T" just near the non return valve, it didn't happen on the way home? very intermittent??? I'll check my fix plus any wares/rubs...
Actually, thinking about it, I do have a loud "air rush sound" but when I looked for it I couldn't find it... Must look harder, I don't want to end up in Tescos front door!!!  :y
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