Sounds like it could be the master brake cyclinder.
I'm looking at a DII V8 that has a low brake pedal, which you can 'pump up'. The pedal isn't to the floor at its lowest brake application, and they stop well, but the travel varies.
Has anyone heard of this being a common problem with 99 models?
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						Sounds like it could be the master brake cyclinder.
Yeah, that's what I thought, but I did a google on it and it appears a few forums have mentioned the fact that the calipers are a poor design until 2003, and that it has an effect on pedal travel. Makes no sense to me, I think it's maybe air in the system. What I'm worried about is if it's the ABS unit, which I've heard is $6k to replace.
Car also has slightly noisy lifters and sone transmission whine at lower speeds (auto not transfer whine) so I'm wondering if I should walk away. Not so familliar with D2s, have been looking at D1s.
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						If the car is in Sydney get it looked over by Graeme Cooper phone: 95502689, ask for Ward. They are fantastic better than the main dealer's in my opion.
I posted about a SOFT pedal not long after getting mine,, it seems they all have it.
brakes work fine,, just not the brick wall the d1 has,,
and this--
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/showthread.php't=26312
and this--
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/showthread.php't=26751
Last edited by Pedro_The_Swift; 29th May 2006 at 04:04 PM.
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Hi 4X4V8
I think its fairly standard,mine could be described as soft with a bit of travel but as Pedro states they work exceptionally well.
See if you can drive another Disco2 to make the comparison,Im sure if there is somebody here with 1 nearby they would help out.
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a combination of worn pads and low fluidwill also cause this.
air in the system is another thought.
don't get the NRMA to look at it, go with coopers or davis performance landys. it will be money well spent in the long run
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I think its common to all ABS fitted Disco's. The Rave disc shows some reservoirs (dampers), fitted in the braking circuit. (item 6). The initial brake pedal travel overcomes these and then the pedal goes firm.
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Last edited by disconut; 29th May 2006 at 08:20 PM.
Thanks for the help guys. Guess I (finally!) own a Land Rover
Barney - How can worn pads cause a soft or low pedal?
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