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OsloBlue Member Since: 14 Jul 2018 Location: Essex Posts: 822 |
All, Hand brake/ warning light came on Saturday when going downhill / Braking.
Topped up My brake Fluid this morning and all ok. Problem is it went from 100% to 40% in about three months. (say 800 miles) I'm currently driving around with a broken ABS, and semi worn rear pads. Is this sort of consumption normal or to be expected given my circumstances? I'm on IG: https://www.instagram.com/osloblue42/ Current: TD5 '110 "Lucinda" Thread here: https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic62562.html |
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28th Oct 2019 10:14am |
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OsloBlue Member Since: 14 Jul 2018 Location: Essex Posts: 822 |
MDM, i still get back pressure from my brake pedal,
Will check Servo / slave cylinder when i have a chance. I'm on IG: https://www.instagram.com/osloblue42/ Current: TD5 '110 "Lucinda" Thread here: https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic62562.html |
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28th Oct 2019 10:55am |
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Mdm Member Since: 11 Sep 2013 Location: Sunny Lancashire Posts: 1523 |
you may well have a pedal but you are leaking fluid.most likely a rusty brake pipe ? or the 2 things you have mentioned.
defo time for a workshop visit |
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28th Oct 2019 11:00am |
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OsloBlue Member Since: 14 Jul 2018 Location: Essex Posts: 822 |
Yeah need to book it in with my techie as MoT is coming Soon and will fail with ABS situation I'm on IG: https://www.instagram.com/osloblue42/
Current: TD5 '110 "Lucinda" Thread here: https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic62562.html |
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28th Oct 2019 11:02am |
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90 Dreamer Member Since: 13 Jul 2019 Location: Oop North Posts: 2050 |
in basic terms when all components are new the fluid should be at the upper level in the resevoir then its sized so that as the discs / pads wear to their minimum it will drop to its lowest level - you should never have to add fluid between times
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28th Oct 2019 11:28am |
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Huttopia Member Since: 23 Feb 2016 Location: West Midlands Posts: 1965 |
Spot on- I had a leak on the P38 which I initially thought was a sensor problem, but no it was a cracked pipe and leak. It still all seemed to function ok, but best sorted asap. |
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28th Oct 2019 11:54am |
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blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 16858 |
As other have said, if you're using ANY brake fluid you need to investigate urgently. You should never lose a drop, and any loss is indicative of a serious defect.
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28th Oct 2019 12:00pm |
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OsloBlue Member Since: 14 Jul 2018 Location: Essex Posts: 822 |
Ah so it could be that my rear pads have finally worn. Still worth Mentioning it to my tech and hopefully get it checked by a professional. Last thing i want to do is rear-end someone trying to brake. Edit: looks like i'm taking a four hour train journey Wednesday. I'm on IG: https://www.instagram.com/osloblue42/ Current: TD5 '110 "Lucinda" Thread here: https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic62562.html |
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28th Oct 2019 12:00pm |
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OsloBlue Member Since: 14 Jul 2018 Location: Essex Posts: 822 |
Also going to check the level when i get home.
Its actually a good thing that there is a sensor that can tell you as to what level your brake fluid is at. I'm on IG: https://www.instagram.com/osloblue42/ Current: TD5 '110 "Lucinda" Thread here: https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic62562.html |
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28th Oct 2019 12:07pm |
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jst Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Taunton Posts: 7682 |
were pads new at 100% fill?
when you say only 40% left how do you know that? do houmeanin the whole system or the res,? guess or measured? Cheers James 110 XS Utility 130 Puma Station wagon/camper (in the making) 90 Puma Hardtop |
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28th Oct 2019 3:04pm |
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OsloBlue Member Since: 14 Jul 2018 Location: Essex Posts: 822 |
Break fluid reservoir at 40%
Rear pads were wrong old type that were thinner than the ones required for 2a rear pads after visual inspection last month I'm on IG: https://www.instagram.com/osloblue42/ Current: TD5 '110 "Lucinda" Thread here: https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic62562.html |
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28th Oct 2019 3:15pm |
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