perksy
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 posted on 31/1/16 at 08:34 PM |
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2001 Volvo - Brake Pedal
Mate at work has a 2001 Volvo (has ABS fitted)
It stops ok but there's a distinct lack of feel with the Brake pedal and my first thought was the master cylinder
He tell's me this has recently been replaced and his local mechanic is now scratching his head
I was thinking one of the brake hoses was in poor condition and was 'expanding' slightly ?
Its not loosing any fluid and the pedal isn't spongy as if there was any air in the system, The pedal goes down to the same point every time
Ideas Please ?
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plutos3
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| posted on 31/1/16 at 08:59 PM |
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could it be the servo or mabe vacume hose to servo colapsed inside
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perksy
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| posted on 31/1/16 at 09:18 PM |
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Thanks
I'll check with him tomorrow, but I think he said the servo had been replaced at the same time ?
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hizzi
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| posted on 31/1/16 at 09:36 PM |
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volvos of that era have a servo issue, something about metal filings getting in my old mans has been recalled twice, first for master cyl second for
master cyl and servo.
check online for models my old mans is a v50
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britishtrident
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| posted on 31/1/16 at 09:38 PM |
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Caliper related, stuck piston or guide pin, missing anti-rattle clip or just the pad sticking in the caliper. If the handbrake works via the rear
calipers it could also be a handbrake adjuster issue.
Three main ways to track it down,
(1) Feel each calliper in turn for movement while somebody pumps the pedal on and off hard.
(2) Clamp each flex hose in turn and try the pedal.
(3) Just fit new pads and check everything is free and that the pads aren't worn tapered.
[Edited on 31/1/16 by britishtrident]
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perksy
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| posted on 1/2/16 at 06:09 PM |
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Thanks for the comments
I've printed the thread off and the lad is going to show his mechanic the details
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