| Author |
Message |
 Brake problem |
Black Bess
 Mon Sep 05 2016 9:32am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 23 · Views: 15937 · Subject: Brake problem |
Oh that is frustrating.
As you say, the booster is universal. I believe the master cylinder is handed, because when I bought my replacement, there was a LHD option available.
The pipes from the ... |
| Brake problem |
Black Bess
Fri Aug 12 2016 1:23pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 23 · Views: 15937 · Subject: Brake problem |
| Well Black Bess has been into the local dealer for the recall. They fitted a new brake servo (they call it a booster) and some new pipework between servo and vacuum pump which incorporates a filter an ... |
| Gearbox Flush |
Black Bess
Fri Aug 12 2016 1:16pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 17 · Views: 8857 · Subject: Gearbox Flush |
Slightly off your patch, but Midland Auto Transmission in Kettering can do it.
Excellent people.
Adam.. |
| Brake problem |
Black Bess
Mon Aug 08 2016 9:56am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 23 · Views: 15937 · Subject: Brake problem |
Sorry I did not reply sooner. I have been on holiday!
My car goes into the dealer tomorrow, so I will be able to report more when it has been there.
What happens is that the brakes are fine unti ... |
| Brake problem |
Black Bess
Thu Jul 28 2016 9:04am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 23 · Views: 15937 · Subject: Brake problem |
| Well I contacted my local dealer and it appears that a recall does affect my vehicle, so I have booked it in and will see what they make of it. The recall is on loss of vacuum assistance and relates t ... |
| Brake problem |
Black Bess
Wed Jul 27 2016 11:17am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 23 · Views: 15937 · Subject: Brake problem |
| Thank you. Actually mine pre-dates that recall, being registered in September 2005, but I think I will speak to the dealer about it and see what they say. |
| Brake problem |
Black Bess
Wed Jul 27 2016 9:27am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 23 · Views: 15937 · Subject: Brake problem |
I removed the master cylinder last night to investigate this problem. The servo was half full of engine oil!!
So, I have removed the oil, but obviously need to address the source as well as renewin ... |
| Replacing front proximity sensors |
Black Bess
Wed Jul 27 2016 9:19am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 5 · Views: 2468 · Subject: Replacing front proximity sensors |
Thank you. That is great. I will have a go at it when I get time.
Adam.. |
| Replacing front proximity sensors |
Black Bess
Mon Jul 25 2016 1:43pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 5 · Views: 2468 · Subject: Replacing front proximity sensors |
Thank you both. I think my duff one is the inner one, next to the number plate. I will have to have a look at the job and report back.
Adam.. |
| Replacing front proximity sensors |
Black Bess
Wed Jul 20 2016 10:58am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 5 · Views: 2468 · Subject: Replacing front proximity sensors |
One of my front sensors has started to breakdown, causing the warning sound to trigger inside the car for no reason.
I have a replacement unit, but have not tackled this job before. In the hope tha ... |
| Brake problem |
Black Bess
Thu Jun 30 2016 4:29pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 23 · Views: 15937 · Subject: Brake problem |
Brilliant, Thank you.
Adam..t |
| Brake problem |
Black Bess
Tue Jun 28 2016 9:20am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 23 · Views: 15937 · Subject: Brake problem |
Thank you Bodsy, just the advice I was looking for. 
Are the servos and master cylinders available from factors, or are they agent only?
Thanks
Adam.. |
| Brake problem |
Black Bess
Tue Jun 28 2016 9:13am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 23 · Views: 15937 · Subject: Brake problem |
| Ah yes, I wondered about that. I will investigate the servo and see what is going on, I think. It does feel as though vacuum is being lost after a long brake application. On the next application, it h ... |
| Carbon Clean |
Black Bess
Mon Jun 27 2016 9:30am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 10 · Views: 5019 · Subject: Carbon Clean |
| The words 'snake' and 'oil' spring to mind. |
| Brake problem |
Black Bess
Mon Jun 27 2016 9:29am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 23 · Views: 15937 · Subject: Brake problem |
Hi,
I have a distressing problem developing with the brakes on my 2005 2.7 V6 diesel.
Under most circumstances the brakes are fine, but if I have to make a long, firm stop, say from 60 mph to stan ... |
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