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hutchbb
6th November 2014, 04:23 AM
Has anyone experienced this problem on a D3?
95% of the time the brakes work A1, but every now and and then the pedal is very hard but there is no braking retardation. It can happen at very low speeds, normal highway speeds and is very intermitent. This happens when towing or driving normally. No warning indicators showing at anytime when this occurs. Pads and discs replaced 12 months ago and all OK untill recently. Feels like brake booster fails but is only happening intermintently.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
HUTCHBB

justinc
6th November 2014, 04:32 AM
Oil in booster? Check with landrover that it has had the booster vacuum line recall performed.

Jc

Scouse
6th November 2014, 07:18 AM
Oil in booster? Check with landrover that it has had the booster vacuum line recall performed.

JcEven if it's had it done, it can happen again...

hutchbb
7th November 2014, 07:11 PM
Oil in booster? Check with landrover that it has had the booster vacuum line recall performed.

Jc
I checked with Land Rover Aust who said there was no outstanding recalls due.
What should I be looking for in the Vacuum pipe/Brake Booster?

justinc
7th November 2014, 08:12 PM
I checked with Land Rover Aust who said there was no outstanding recalls due.
What should I be looking for in the Vacuum pipe/Brake Booster?

Oil.

Jc

Scouse
7th November 2014, 08:16 PM
If you disconnect the vacuum pipe at the booster, you can use a cable tie or similar as a 'dipstick' to see if there's oil in there.