Author Topic: Symptoms of failing brake servo-Help please  (Read 1217 times)

Offline jnielow

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Symptoms of failing brake servo-Help please
« on: 13 May 2011, 19:19 »
Dear All,

I know the obvious failure is no brakes at all. But just wondered what the possible signs of a failing servo/air in the brake system etc. The reason I ask is I have recently noticed my brakes seem alittle different, ie alittle more spongy than before. The discs/pads all round are just over a year old still show no signs of wear. The brakes also squeak when the brake pedal is depressed only momentarily though and when I brake harder no squeak, then depress lightly again squeaks.

Any pointers would be welcomed!

Thanks

Jason

Offline stevelfc

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Re: Symptoms of failing brake servo-Help please
« Reply #1 on: 13 May 2011, 20:40 »
spongy brakes = air in brake fluid so brake fluid change would be first thing to do and check no air leaks in vacum pipes coming from servo

Offline jnielow

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Re: Symptoms of failing brake servo-Help please
« Reply #2 on: 13 May 2011, 20:53 »
cheers

Offline Wayne

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Re: Symptoms of failing brake servo-Help please
« Reply #3 on: 14 May 2011, 09:40 »
Bleed the system through as a 1st step.