MY2012 SD
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Recently a burst brake pipe on the rear wishbone caused a considerable loss of brakes.
Anything more than a brief press resulted in the pedal continuing down with poor brake effect.
Traditionally brakes were split into two separate circuits right from the master cylinder (usually diagonally) meaning full braking force was retained on two wheels, including enough fluid to support this.
I take it this is no longer the case???
A few weeks later, the other side burst in the same place, but with a larger hole, leaving me with virtually no brakes this time. The pedal went quickly right to the floor with only slight pressure.
I was only a mile from home, but the fluid had almost gone by the time I opened the bonnet there.
Can anyone confirm that this ridiculous effect is to be expected, or am I missing something?
Alan Series 3 109
Classic 2-door
101FC GS
Three P38 4.6L
RRS mk1 2012

You will still have brakes, but the pedal doesn't really do anything till it's waaaaay down in its travel. The ABS is easily triggered at that point too. Makes for an interesting drive

ABS brake systems are split front to rear.

While it may not look like it, the tank has 2 fluid compartments with a divider down the middle.

But yes, I know what you mean, the pedal goes down way too far.


Don't forget, if you are in a straight line, you can hold up the EPB switch, and that will bring you to a stop very quickly.

The brake circuits are split front and rear so if you lose the front brakes, you still have the rears and vice versa.

As said above, you can hold up the EPB switch and, after a brief pause and some beeping, the car will use whatever brakes are available to slow you down as fast as it can. You do need to hold the switch up to keep it braking. 2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders
2008 TDV8 - it was a labour of love and is much missed