BRAKES NEED ATTENTION

[RABBITS]

G,day RABBITS here,this is a funny one ,On my 96 V8 Disco 1 my brake pedal every now and then & only now and then feals like it vibrates under my foot.I thought it might be my tyres hitting something. I have 245x70x16 with range rover rims.Some times it is when i am turning and some times it is when i am braking going straight.It does not happen all the time.I have checked for the tyre hitting something but i can not see any rubbing.Any ideas?? DAVE

[justinc]

Is this happening at slow or high speeds? My guess is that you have ABS? If so it is likely that at least 1 of your wheel sensors is out of adjustment OR failed/ failing. More than likely a front one.

A common issue with these vehicles at this point in their life.

JC

[RABBITS]

It happens under about 60 km and like i said some times when i am turning into my drive way and some times going straight,allways at a low speed.Thanks for any help given Dave

[justinc]

It happens under about 60 km and like i said some times when i am turning into my drive way and some times going straight,allways at a low speed.Thanks for any help given Dave

Well thgen I am almost 100% certain it is an ABS issue. (You didn't mention whether you have ABS (Anti-lock) fitted?)
If so, get it checked/ rectified ASAP as when it gets worse you may not be able to stop AT ALL:o. The pedal just keeps vibrating and you just keep heading toward the back of that BMW 750iL, or Lexus LS430:eek::eek::eek:

JC

[RABBITS]

Thanks JC I will get them checked.I am a newbe to Landys and now i have one why diddent i have one before. Dave

[justinc]

Dave, make sure you get it to a LR specialist who knows these systems, PM Psimpson7 here on AULRO as he can help direct you to a specialist to trust.

JC

[RABBITS]

Thanks JC I am not real good with the computer and am not to sure about AULRO, i would like to get in touch with someone about the brakes.I live in Ormeau QLD and if you could direct me to a brake person i would be happy for any help you can provide.Thanks again Dave

[stikman]

Give Ricks 4wd a call, should be in the yellow pages etc but if you cannot find his number I will post it up for you. Rick is at Nerang and specializes in Land Rovers. Other option is the LR dealer in Southport.

[justinc]

Dave, I've sent Psimpson7 a PM, he lives around that neck of the woods and should be able to give you a local contact that is trustworthy. He should get in touch with you via PM when he gets mine:) His name is Pete and he is a good bloke. (For a Defender owner...:p)


JC

[Psimpson7]

I've Pm'd suggesting Ricks also.

His website is here

Rick's 4WD Centre - Land Rover, Range Rover, Land Rover Discovery, Defender, Freelander, Land Rover Mechanics, Land Rover Repairs, land rover, landrover spare parts, land rover accessories (http://www.ricks4wdcentre.com/)

Soutport main dealer seems pretty good, but may be expensive.

There are a few more options in BNE

Rgds
Pete

[Blknight.aus]

when was the last time it had a brake fluid change and system test?

[RABBITS]

G,day all RABBITS here,i have only owned the car for 2 weeks and i am sorting things out with it.I am going to Ricks 4x4 on monday to pick up a new fan belt tensioner.I was quoted $660 from landrover and rick can get me one for $250,big difference !!.Rick has a 2 week waiting list to book the car in for a total check up.I will fit the tensioner my self.but i will go over the brakes and see if i can see anything loose or wrong.I have a Haynes service & repair manual that gives ok imformation,but if it is a ABS sensor i will book it in to ricks ,i hope nothing happens from now till then.Do you think i should use a mobile brake man,so i can get it fixed soon.I will have a chat to rick and see if he can put me on to someone if it is to hard for me to do.Anyway thanks Psimpson7,stikman,Blknight.aus,justinC for your help and thoughts.Dave

PS.Go the Rabbitos

[dullbird]

should be ok if its an ABS sensor..

i have had it happen to me twice now its an awful feeling when the AS gets over sensitive but my car still stopped and was drivable, I just drove my car like it didn't have abs so was very cautious of gaps between cars etc made sure I had plenty of room to pull up

of course this is my on own experiences so may not apply soley to you....driving a car with brake issues is a risk and one that should not be taken lightly