Thread: Leaking brake fluid P38

I've had a leaky proportioning valve in mine. It sits in the engine bay just under the booster assy. It took a while to see what exactly was leaking with mine so you might need to give the area a thorough wash down & let it dry to see what's leaking.

Check to make sure the reservoir wasn't overfilled to start with.

Originally Posted by Scouse

I've had a leaky proportioning valve in mine. It sits in the engine bay just under the booster assy. It took a while to see what exactly was leaking with mine so you might need to give the area a thorough wash down & let it dry to see what's leaking.

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Not that expensive from memory

Yes, less than $100.

Here's my thread with the part details if it proves to be the leak:
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/p38a-range...e-leaking.html

Thank you everybody for your kind assistance, it has been very helpful in understanding that the problem may not be expensive to repair. I think I might take it to my local Landrover dealer here in Millicent for repairs, given that my wife will be driving this vehicle I want to make sure the brakes are in first class condition for her.

Just one last thought, if the reservoir is overfilled, where does the fluid escape from?

Best regards
David

Hi David

If you need a new a proportioning valve could you let me know as a matter of interest what you pay for the valve. I am currently converting a late Ser 2a from a single braking system to a duel system and the prices quoted to me for the valve range from $30 for a second hand one up to $850 for a new one.
Hodgo

Will do Hodgo, it is booked in for Friday this week.
Cheers
David

When overfilled it leaks out the filler cap . I found this out when i decided to do the right thing and top mine up , all looked ok until after i went for a drive and found it leaking onto the ground after i had parked.