brake problem

caiw123 · Dec 10th, 2012, 17:35

so driving home from the school run today and pressed brake while cornering pedal was hard and felt like abs was kickin in,after that pedal almost immediately dropped to the floor.
car has used a bit of brake fluid lately, could it be a sign of master cylinder leaking?
thanks as ever
dave

stephend · Dec 10th, 2012, 18:30

In a separate thread, you mentioned noise from a front wheel, and fluid on your engine. Together with today's problems with the brakes, sound like it could all be connected. Can I suggest getting it into a garage, pronto...?

caiw123 · Dec 10th, 2012, 19:39

meant to update on that, but too ashamed lol!. when someone suggests start with the simple things like checking that the wheel nuts are tight. do so. lol. first problem solved. next problem with leak turned out to be rubber seal round the oil filter which has now been serviced. just left with the brake problem now.

m1tch1987 · Dec 10th, 2012, 20:14

Check the rear calipers for any leaks, it seems that our cars sometimes have an issue with the rear calipers which usually stick or might leak, check for any moisture around there.

rexer12 · Dec 11th, 2012, 01:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by m1tch1987

Check the rear calipers for any leaks, it seems that our cars sometimes have an issue with the rear calipers which usually stick or might leak, check for any moisture around there.

yes one of my rear calipers had stuck sorted now though, so as mitch says have a look at the calipers.

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caiw123 Master Member Last Online: Sep 16th, 2022 16:46 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cupar fife	brake problem so driving home from the school run today and pressed brake while cornering pedal was hard and felt like abs was kickin in,after that pedal almost immediately dropped to the floor. car has used a bit of brake fluid lately, could it be a sign of master cylinder leaking? thanks as ever dave __________________ volvo s40 2001 t4 manual

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stephend Premier Member Last Online: Dec 23rd, 2023 21:20 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: S. Wales View Photos By: stephend	In a separate thread, you mentioned noise from a front wheel, and fluid on your engine. Together with today's problems with the brakes, sound like it could all be connected. Can I suggest getting it into a garage, pronto...? __________________ 1989 740 GL 2.0 estate 2000 V40 2.0 (gone) 2005 Toyota Avensis 2.0 estate (gone) 2012 Ford Mondeo 2.2 TDCi estate 1999 Land Rover Discovery 2 TD5

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caiw123 Master Member Last Online: Sep 16th, 2022 16:46 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cupar fife	meant to update on that, but too ashamed lol!. when someone suggests start with the simple things like checking that the wheel nuts are tight. do so. lol. first problem solved. next problem with leak turned out to be rubber seal round the oil filter which has now been serviced. just left with the brake problem now. __________________ volvo s40 2001 t4 manual

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m1tch1987 Premier Member Last Online: Dec 29th, 2013 12:08 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Berkhamsted	Check the rear calipers for any leaks, it seems that our cars sometimes have an issue with the rear calipers which usually stick or might leak, check for any moisture around there. __________________ 2003 Volvo V40 1.9D Sport - MPG below

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