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What is 'Brake Wheel Unit' in WV Bora

  • 09-03-2009 7:39pm
    #1
    carolinei
    Closed Accounts Posts: 118 ✭✭


    Hi everyone,

    Ok my 2001 car failed its NCT and it failed on the 'brake wheel unit (51)' on the Offside rear - as it was defective/sticking.

    What is it and what does it do and will it cost a fortune to repair - he told me it was cracked.

    Thanks

    Unhappy Camper:mad:


Comments

  • #2
    crosstownk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,863 ✭✭✭✭crosstownk


    Sounds like there is something wrong with your right rear brake caliper. Have it checked by your regular mechanic.

    Item 51: brake wheel units

    Reasons for refusal:

    (1) a hydraulic brake unit is insecurely mounted.

    (2) a hydraulic brake unit is leaking.

    (3) a hydraulic brake unit is sluggish in operation or is seized.

    Source > http://www.mx5ireland.com/tech/nct.htm#51
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  • #3
    guil
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,534 ✭✭✭✭guil


    if he said it was cracked i presume he meant ur break disc


  • #4
    Captain Slow IRL
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,651 ✭✭✭Captain Slow IRL


    It was probably a brake hose if it was cracked, more likely than a cracked disc.

    If it is the hose, it should cost well under €50, plus about an hours labour to replace and bleed the system.


  • #5
    crosstownk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,863 ✭✭✭✭crosstownk


    Captain Slow IRL wrote: »
    It was probably a brake hose if it was cracked, more likely than a cracked disc.

    A cracked hose does sound like it could well be the culprit. A defective disc falls under section 52 (mechanical brake components). 51 relates to hydraulic brake components.
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  • #6
    Darragh29
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,097 ✭✭✭Darragh29


    On the brake imbalance data for that axle, is the imbalance failing at over 30%?


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