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Offline clairedave

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Classic range brake problem
« on: April 18, 2013, 17:51:29 »
We have a classic ranger over with VM engine...bled brakes to change fluid...all working ok...been on motorway today and brakes work when first applied then go hard ? Any ideas what can be wrong. Once start driving again they are ok.until braking second time..be glad of any suggestions please

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Re: Classic range brake problem
« Reply #1 on: April 18, 2013, 22:07:45 »
have your front calipers got 2 hoses on each caliper,if so,have you bled all 3 nipples on the caliper,usually the top nipple is hard to see,cause it covers over with mud n stuff,just a thought,cause ya problem sounds like there is still air in the system

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Re: Classic range brake problem
« Reply #2 on: April 21, 2013, 09:17:39 »
sounds more like a servo/vacuum pump problem if pedal is going hard. Check vac pipes for leaks and check vac pump.
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Re: Classic range brake problem
« Reply #3 on: April 28, 2013, 18:39:39 »
My money would be on Servo giving up the ghost.  Air in system will give spongy or no pedal.  The symptons you describe are indicative of a lack of vacuum.  Sure I have a spare knocking around somewhere.

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Classic range brake problem
« Reply #4 on: April 29, 2013, 09:10:50 »
Found problem it was corroded pipes and they have been replaced...weird as the garage passed its MOT !

 






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