Beatnik
Member Since: 19 Nov 2008
Location: Lanarkshire
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I've only had my Discovery for ten days so I'm still finding things out but can anyone tell me if it's normal to have a tiny bit of pumping up in the brake pedal?
I haven't got any fluid leaks and it is only barely a tiny bit firmer on the second push.  Cambridge Blue TDV6 S Manual
Its better if I remain silent and be thought a fool than to open my mouth and confirm it.
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Tawny Owl
Member Since: 22 Oct 2008
Location: Here and there
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Are you doing this with the engine on/off ?
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| 12th Dec 2008 9:21 pm |
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caverD3
Member Since: 03 Jul 2006
Location: Oberon, NSW
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There have been a couple at my dealers with contaminated master cylinders. Effects the vacuum assist. “There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely gamesâ€
Ernest Hemmingway
D4 3.0 Active Diff, Adaptive Lights, High Beam Assist, Surround Cameras, Privacy Glass.
D3 2.7:Adaptive Headlights,Electronic Rear Diff,ARB Bar,Blaupunkt Speakers,JVC Powered Subwoofer,Removable Snorkel,Mitch Hitch,Pioneer After Market Head Unit,Steering Wheel Control Adaptor,Remote Adjustable Supension Rod System, Taxside Dual Battery System.
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| 13th Dec 2008 12:32 am |
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Beatnik
Member Since: 19 Nov 2008
Location: Lanarkshire
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Thanks for the replies and apologies for the delay in replying.
Yes Matt im doing this with the engine on.
I don't know much about desiels but in a petrol without a turbo the servo relies on the inlet vacuum how does this work if, in the case a turbo diesel, there is no inlet vacuum Cambridge Blue TDV6 S Manual
Its better if I remain silent and be thought a fool than to open my mouth and confirm it.
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| 15th Dec 2008 12:25 pm |
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Bushwanderer
Member Since: 27 Nov 2007
Location: Northern Rivers, NSW, Australia
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Why do you think that the brakes need pumping? The Bearded Dragon
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| 17th Dec 2008 4:40 am |
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Beatnik
Member Since: 19 Nov 2008
Location: Lanarkshire
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I'm not saying the brakes need pumping I was saying that a second push on the pedal made it seem a bit firmer like there is a bit of air in the circuit. Cambridge Blue TDV6 S Manual
Its better if I remain silent and be thought a fool than to open my mouth and confirm it.
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| 17th Dec 2008 7:17 pm |
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kevofcov
Member Since: 06 Nov 2007
Location: Other end of M69
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Never noticed - I'll try a bit of pumping when Doris with the car gets back and report.
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| 17th Dec 2008 7:54 pm |
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Beatnik
Member Since: 19 Nov 2008
Location: Lanarkshire
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That's a week gone by and no report or more importantly - photos  Cambridge Blue TDV6 S Manual
Its better if I remain silent and be thought a fool than to open my mouth and confirm it.
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| 24th Dec 2008 2:28 am |
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Bill Wright
Member Since: 03 Nov 2007
Location: Glorious Devon
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I had mine in for servce and EPB adjustment two weeks ago. Since then, I have had to pump the brake pedal a couple of times to get a "normal" brake feel. Spongy is the term I believe. It's going back to the dealers next Tuesday for a looksee. They reckon that the master cylinder is on the way out. (21000 miles!). Our cousins in Oz seem to be suffering the same problem. 
Bill Wright Never take life too seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway.
D4 SDV6 SE Tech Kaikoura Stone MY15.
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| 24th Dec 2008 8:12 am |
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Bushwanderer
Member Since: 27 Nov 2007
Location: Northern Rivers, NSW, Australia
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Hi Bill,
I've not heard of this.  Do you have a thread reference? The Bearded Dragon
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| 24th Dec 2008 8:39 am |
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Bushwanderer
Member Since: 27 Nov 2007
Location: Northern Rivers, NSW, Australia
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Thanks Bill,  . I'll check it out. The Bearded Dragon
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| 24th Dec 2008 9:04 am |
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simonsi
Member Since: 14 Oct 2007
Location: Auckland
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Bill Wright wrote:I had mine in for servce and EPB adjustment two weeks ago. Since then, I have had to pump the brake pedal a couple of times to get a "normal" brake feel. Spongy is the term I believe. It's going back to the dealers next Tuesday for a looksee. They reckon that the master cylinder is on the way out. (21000 miles!). Our cousins in Oz seem to be suffering the same problem.
Bill Wright
Funny it comes on post-service though! The EPB forms no part of the hydraulic brake circuit so can't contribute to a poor pedal feel
Did they change the brake fluid? Maybe not bled it fully/properly??? Cheers
Simon
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| 24th Dec 2008 9:40 am |
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caverD3
Member Since: 03 Jul 2006
Location: Oberon, NSW
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My dealer said on QT they have had a few. contamination of the vacuum caused by an issue with the seals. They have informed LR via sq whatever.
Expecta recall on this one to fix (safety issue) “There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely gamesâ€
Ernest Hemmingway
D4 3.0 Active Diff, Adaptive Lights, High Beam Assist, Surround Cameras, Privacy Glass.
D3 2.7:Adaptive Headlights,Electronic Rear Diff,ARB Bar,Blaupunkt Speakers,JVC Powered Subwoofer,Removable Snorkel,Mitch Hitch,Pioneer After Market Head Unit,Steering Wheel Control Adaptor,Remote Adjustable Supension Rod System, Taxside Dual Battery System.
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| 24th Dec 2008 9:44 am |
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Bill Wright
Member Since: 03 Nov 2007
Location: Glorious Devon
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I went through some questions re: how theyserviced the EPB and they said the same as you Simon. It couldn't affect the hydraulics. The Service Dept came up with the possible failure of the master cylinder so I'm none the wiser. It's just a little disconcerting when approaching a junction and the brakes don't start to engage until the pedal is more than halfway to the floor. Two quick pumps resolved the situation. I've parked up now until it gets fixed.
Just coincidental with the EPB probs I guess.
Bill Wright Never take life too seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway.
D4 SDV6 SE Tech Kaikoura Stone MY15.
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| 24th Dec 2008 10:41 am |
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