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Air escaping from brake pedal

  • 17-12-2012 12:31pm
    #1
    segaBOY
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    Hi All,

    I have a 10 Skoda Octavia 1.6 tdi. Recently I noticed when I depress the brake pedal before coming to a stop it sounds like there is some air escaping from the pedal. The brake pads were replaced about 45,000 km ago and the brake itself is working fine.

    When I turn off the car the brake pedal goes hard which is normal.

    Any ideas?


Comments

  • #2
    SgtBob
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 866 ✭✭✭SgtBob


    I'd highly recommend a visit to the dealer. Rather be safe than sorry when it comes to brakes. If it is a 10 car, presume it still has some warranty...


  • #3
    segaBOY
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,563 ✭✭✭segaBOY


    SgtBob wrote: »
    I'd highly recommend a visit to the dealer. Rather be safe than sorry when it comes to brakes. If it is a 10 car, presume it still has some warranty...

    Unfortunately it only had a 2 yr warranty. Yes, I will visit a dealer ASAP. Just wondering if anyone had any ideas?


  • #4
    dgt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,985 ✭✭✭✭dgt


    You may need your fluid replaced


  • #5
    corktina
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    a servo problem maybe?


  • #6
    b318isp
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,656 ✭✭✭b318isp


    It may also be perfectly normal - the servo will make this noise as it vents, but do get it checked out just in case.


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  • #7
    segaBOY
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,563 ✭✭✭segaBOY


    b318isp wrote: »
    It may also be perfectly normal - the servo will make this noise as it vents, but do get it checked out just in case.

    It's definitely a new sound. I was doing some research and other avenues seem to be a leaking servo (as Corktina said) or main cylinder. I will report back accordingly.

    Any other ideas appreciated.


  • #8
    pappyodaniel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,855 ✭✭✭pappyodaniel


    I'd get it looked at pretty snappy. I had the same problem a couple of years ago. My 2cents worth would be you have a leak in a brake fluid hose.


  • #9
    Mr Benevolent
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,456 ✭✭✭✭Mr Benevolent


    Any change in brake pedal feel, OP? Is the pedal more spongy (or harder) than usual?


  • #10
    segaBOY
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,563 ✭✭✭segaBOY


    Confab wrote: »
    Any change in brake pedal feel, OP? Is the pedal more spongy (or harder) than usual?

    It is a tiny bit softer, but nothing major. Maybe you can depress it a 1/4 of an inch more. Then it goes hard when engine is turned off.


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