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  • 20-11-2016 5:54pm
    #1
    Amie1980
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11 ✭


    I noticed a little patch on my drive a week OK thought it was oil but been it was a small amount I didn't think anything of it .... until I was Driving last week and everytime I released the breaks I could hear a hissing sound. I left the car on garden 4 a few days... I took it out again had no breaks at all had to stop the using the gears anyone know what it could be


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  • #2
    pablo128
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,219 ✭✭✭pablo128


    Is there a red warning light on the dash? The handbrake light, maybe?


  • #3
    mickdw
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,688 ✭✭✭✭mickdw


    Is the brake pedal dropping to the floor when pressed? Can you pump it up and then get some usable brake only for it to drop again?

    I'd imagine you have a leak in brake line - could be flexi rubber bit near the wheels or rusted steel lines. You cannot drive this car until fixed.


  • #4
    Amie1980
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11 ✭Amie1980


    Yes it flickers on and off .. is it knackered ??? Thanks for your response
    pablo128 wrote: »
    Is there a red warning light on the dash? The handbrake light, maybe?


  • #5
    pablo128
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,219 ✭✭✭pablo128


    Amie1980 wrote: »
    Yes it flickers on and off .. is it knackered ??? Thanks for your response

    That's also a fluid level light. It appears your level is low. I wouldn't drive the car at all. All the signs are pointing to a leak somewhere.

    Now if it's a leaking rubber hose, (most likely) it shouldn't cost a fortune. If its the metal brake line, it might be a little bit dearer. If its the calipers or another component, it'll be a few hundred I would think.


  • #6
    Amie1980
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11 ✭Amie1980


    Yeah my fella said its on all the time now. It'll get someone to look at it thanks very much lads :) iys only an old car that was brought to go the building sites so we didn't ruin our other car so I'll check out how much it is thanks again for your help I'll let u know how we got on :)
    pablo128 wrote: »
    That's also a fluid level light. It appears your level is low. I wouldn't drive the car at all. All the signs are pointing to a leak somewhere.

    Now if it's a leaking rubber hose, (most likely) it shouldn't cost a fortune. If its the metal brake line, it might be a little bit dearer. If its the calipers or another component, it'll be a few hundred I would think.


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