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transit rear brake load sensor???

  • 28-10-2010 6:48pm
    #1
    jambofc
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    my van failed the doe today because of the rear brake load sensor :mad:
    didn't really get any info about it from the tester apart from "oh yea it's expensive lol" smug s##t.
    any way done a bit or research found out it apply's more brake to the rear when van has a heavy load,but cant find out if it's serviceable or a new one needed(225euro from ford :eek:) cant even find a pic of what it looks like,anyone know anything about them? would a second hand one do the job? can i fit it myself or will it let air in the system?
    any help really appreciated.


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  • #2
    jambofc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,523 ✭✭✭jambofc


    :(


  • #3
    [Deleted User]
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    Yep, the load sensing valve is used to increase the braking force at rear axle when there's more load at the back.

    Did the tester give any indication on what the fault is? In a Sprinter the valve body is attached to the body of the van and connected to the rear axle with an connecting arm and a rocking spring loaded lever. This connecting arm can break if the valve body has begun to seize with grime and rust etc.

    The repair in that case would be to use penetrating oil and keep tapping the lever on the valve until it moves freely withing the valve body. Then check if the connecting arm can still attach reliably.

    I once failed a brake test due to air in the rear brake circuit (garage had undone the brake lines but not tightened them enough -> leak -> air in the system -> low brake efficiency). The test centre blamed the valve but in reality all that was needed was bleed.

    Your best bet is to crawl underneath the van and see if everything looks ok, moves freely and no leaks. You could check the http://www.fordtransitforum.co.uk for details on the system in Transit.


  • #4
    jambofc
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    turns out it is slightly leaking so new has to be bought :(


  • #5
    jambofc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,523 ✭✭✭jambofc


    ffs :mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:

    so got the new sensor,van left in this morning to get it fitted,just got a phone call from garage to say handbrake cables shot aswell :eek:
    so new cables also,funny thing is van stopped fine and handbrake was working ok,trust the lads im useing(used them a few times)but this is just taking the p##s,every cent i own has now disappeared including money being saved for santy....

    load sensor valve 150
    front brakes 25(just to be sure)
    handbrake cables 65
    labour work 125
    re test 43

    and i thought it would fly threw the doe,lol


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