Thread: Brake pedal whooshing sound.

Pete

I am not sure about the whooshing sound but the brake modulator thread is here

All p38 owners up to mid 1999 please read.

Perhaps another bleed might solve the problem?

Steve

Thanks Steve, I've been doing a bit of research on this and I think you may be right, could just be air in the system still.
I'll fit that other short brake hose and give it another full bleed...fingers crossed!
Other than that, the brakes are working perfectly, pump is running as it should, no fluid leaks, new fluid right through.
Mine is a 2001 P38, which should not have the plastic components described in that thread.
Interesting read though, seems like a major oversight on Land Rovers part, it was probably cheaper to put plastic components in rather than metal.

Hi Pete,
I suspect that LR simply bought the complete assembly from Wabco...and that warranty claims from LR forced a change to the Wabco production line... full marks to Russell Botha for his persistence in developing a local "fix" for parts which are otherwise "unobtainable" ...and he provides a CD with detailed instructions!!

I've installed one of Russell's kits. Not a hard job, and well worth the effort! Bleeding the brakes as per RAVE with SWMBO remains the hardest part

Gary

I was wondering if I need to give my modulator a clean out. In particular the fine screen inside the reservoir can get clogged, thought that may be playing funny buggers with my pedal. Of course pulling the modulator apart would probably require new seals etc which are probably in that kit. I'll give the system another bleed and see where it's at.
Thanks for the replies, Pete.

Peter, if you are going to bleed the system again consider removing the reservoir and cleaning the filter on the bottom of it. The reservoir simply pushes into rubber seal on top of the modulator and is not pressurised. It can be prised out fairly easily with a couple of screw drivers.

Gary

Gary, you are a champ! That is exactly the info I needed.
I want to clean that screen, but didn't know how to get to it.
Just to be clear, the reservoir just levers off the top of the modulator?
It is my understanding that screen is inside the reservoir, once it is off, how do I get to the screen?
Never done this before, just want to be prepared.
Thanks, Pete.

just make sure that you wear protective gloves...those blue nitrile gloves from Coles/Woolies are ideal. The glycols etc in brake fluid are on the nasty list and you don't want to be absorbing it through your skin...