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Old Apr 6th, 2011, 20:21   #10
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Originally Posted by wooble View Post
It's the vac tube for the brake booster, if it collapses or pops you'll lose your power brakes, which could be hairy if it happens approaching at a junction! You'll still have unassisted brakes, but it would be something akin to stopping an old land rover from speed (I.E. practically sanding on the pedal with both feet!)
been there landrover wise ,it must be the only off road vehicle where if you get the rims wet you lose brakes for two days because the shoes get wet compared the volvo ones are brilliant wet or dry
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