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Aquarium behind the dashboard..........
Hi fellas, just wondered if any of you guys can shed some light on this for me
I've experienced a couple of problems with my brakes in the last week.
One is that whilst going down a steep hill slowly, the brake pedal went 'hard', just as if the servo wasn't assisting
Two, is when stationary with the engine running. If i press the brake pedal hardish, i can hear what i can only describe as an aquarium behind the dash. It's as if there's air passing through a liquid. This stops the moment i take my foot off the brake pedal.
Like i said i just wondered if anybody had experienced this before?
It's an 06 HSE and it hasn't had the modification done yet.
Thanks, Garry
3rd Apr 2011 8:52 pm
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Has it had the brake servo recal done, oil gets into the vacume hose and starts to affect the system, many have had the reca; wok done.MY17 D5 1st Edition Namib Orange
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3rd Apr 2011 8:55 pm
Kingmav66
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Russel, no it hasn't yet. I spoke with Bodsy at the weekend and he recommended that i get that done asap.
Where does the oil come from?
If i have got oil in there, do they need to replace any other parts i.e. servo?
Cheers, Garry
3rd Apr 2011 9:05 pm
MacLeod 313
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You need to unclip this Vaccum pipe
Shake the pipes, any oil means VacPump failure and a problem. Usual remedy is new VacPump, although I think LR do a seal kit now. You'll need the contaminated Brake Fluid replaced too.
3rd Apr 2011 9:19 pm
Kingmav66
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Thanks Mac, does the recall cover the Vac-pump if it's ?
If not, has anybody replaced or refurbed one?
3rd Apr 2011 9:38 pm
MacLeod 313
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That I wouldn't know. Mine was replaced under warrenty, along with the servo through oil contamination. I would have thought that if a recall finds linked faults you'll be covered.
3rd Apr 2011 9:40 pm
Kingmav66
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Thanks Mac, appreciate your replies
3rd Apr 2011 9:46 pm
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If theres oil in the Servo, then that will be replaced foc also under the recall.Bodsys Brake Bible
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3rd Apr 2011 10:11 pm
Kingmav66
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Cheers Bodsy
3rd Apr 2011 11:10 pm
Kingmav66
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Right, i called Landrover today ref 're-call' on this brake vacuum pipe. They told me that it wasn't a re-call, it was their 'continuous improvement works' and it was more likely to be chargeable, as the parts weren't re-called, they have just been modified
So the fault should looked at by a dealer and in certain circumstances, Landrover will pay the bill.
So is it a re-call or not?
Thanks again guys
4th Apr 2011 4:20 pm
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That'll be why everyone (well most got a letter from LR to bring it in for a free check & rectification then......!!)Bodsys Brake Bible
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4th Apr 2011 4:22 pm
Kingmav66
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Done
4th Apr 2011 4:32 pm
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Go baCK TO THE DEALER AND SMASH THEM IN THE FACE WITH A FROZEN SPONGE..........
Get them to READ the RECALL NOTICE!!!!!
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Land Rover has taken the decision to recall affected vehicles and you will be required to replace the brake booster vacuum pipe, the vacuum pump non return valve and check for oil in the brake booster. Where oil is detected in the brake booster, the brake booster and if necessary master cylinder will be replaced. For
What a bunch of
BTW, yours is showing as Outstanding this particular service action Bodsys Brake Bible
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