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Brake master cylinder or servo?

  • 04-05-2015 5:32pm
    #1
    O.A.P
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,380 ✭✭✭


    The brake peddle on my td5 defender almost went to the floor on the way home last Saturday. By pumping the peddle it returns to normal but it only lasts a short time, and by the next time I brake its the same thing all over.


    The system is not leaking any fluid and I replaced the old stuff and bled them today but unfortunately it did not fix them.


    I think the master cylinder is the likely suspect but I'm not sure it may be something else the servo maybe ?


    Before I go ordering parts that I may not need how do I pin point the problem ?


    Any help greatly appreciated
    OAP.


Comments

  • #2
    rex-x
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,893 ✭✭✭rex-x


    Servo has nothing to do with pedal travel, if there are no leaking then it looks like the master cylinder.


  • #3
    dooroy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 576 ✭✭✭dooroy


    Would agree that it sounds like the master cylinder .
    I assume you have checked carefully for leaks - even a small leak can cause the pedal to sink as the amount of fluid moved by the pedal is quite small ;


  • #4
    O.A.P
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,380 ✭✭✭O.A.P


    Thanks for the reply's, no leak at all and I have ordered a master cylinder just now .


    Hopefully it arrives before the weekend.


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