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Wonderboy
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5th Jul 07 at 17:26   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Hi,

Today all of a sudden my brakes seems to have disappeared, I have next to no brakes. When I put my foot down, there is no resistance and the car very slowly comes to a stop.

When this happened I went straight for Halfords for Brake fluid (my handbrake light is constantly on) so I figured I might be low. The fluid level was fine but I topped it up to the very top anyway.

I'm home now, but I need to know what could cause this? One minute it's fine and when I next get in my car (~1hr later) it's not.

I need some suggestions please!

Thanks,
Steven
Warren G
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5th Jul 07 at 17:27   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
fluild leak?
Wonderboy
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quote:
Originally posted by warren.g
fluild leak?


The fluid level is fine; I check it before I topped it up and after. It's nearly overflowing it's so full now.
DAZ1985
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5th Jul 07 at 17:34   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Isnt their a vacuum for the brake servo?
Wonderboy
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quote:
Originally posted by DAZ1985
Isnt their a vacuum for the brake servo?


I wasn't sure what that was, so I googled it: http://www.kfz-tech.de/Engl/Bremskraftverst.htm it would explain the lack of resistance, but how would I find out if that's causing the problem?>
DAZ1985
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listen for an air leak under the bonnet, feel the pipes and check if its chaffed
Wonderboy
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5th Jul 07 at 19:01   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Any other suggestions? I need this fixed asap.
Jake
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with the ignition off, does the brake pedal get really firm after pressing it a few times?
Wonderboy
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5th Jul 07 at 19:14   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Nope the resistance doesn't change. It's always really easy to push down. I went out and pressed it 30 or so times and it didn't get any firmer.
Jake
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Vacuum servo unit is cained. Need to replace it
Wonderboy
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quote:
Originally posted by jake
Vacuum servo unit is cained. Need to replace it


How expensive do you think it would be to get it replaced? It's not really safe to drive, is it?
Jake
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dont have a clue mate. Get a price for one from autovaux and do it yourself. According to haynes it doesnt look that difficult to replace
Wonderboy
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quote:
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dont have a clue mate. Get a price for one from autovaux and do it yourself. According to haynes it doesnt look that difficult to replace


Thanks for all the info mate, I can't find anything on autovaux. If anyone else can give me a estimated price, that would be great.
Jake
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5th Jul 07 at 19:29   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
e-mail them. They dont show hardly any of their stock online but they can get most stuff cheaper than main dealer
Wonderboy
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quote:
Originally posted by jake
e-mail them. They dont show hardly any of their stock online but they can get most stuff cheaper than main dealer


Email sent, thanks for all your help. Cars, nothing but money!
Wonderboy
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I had to take it a drive and I noticed the handbrake light has went off! At least something good has came out of it.
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might need bleeding?
cpcrampton
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master cylynder gone?
Wonderboy
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quote:
Originally posted by cpcrampton
master cylynder gone?


How could I check that?
Wonderboy
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Good news! My Dad and I bled the brakes (only did the drives side), everything seems to be working fine now!

 
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