Member Since: 26 Nov 2011
Location: Gdansk
Posts: 327
spongey brakes
Can anyone shed some light onto why I am experiencing a lack of response when braking.
The pedal feels spongey and i am having to work the pedal hard to get the car to slow down.
I thought the pads were getting low but when going to replace them last week they have plenty left on them. The discs are also OK and the brake fluid reservoir was full.
What could be causing the problem??
23rd Feb 2014 3:10 pm
sasdiscos
Member Since: 22 Feb 2013
Location: Northants
Posts: 888
Air in system, brake line flex?You remind me of a younger me, not much younger mind...perhaps even a little older!
23rd Feb 2014 4:01 pm
MarkOne
Member Since: 23 Jul 2011
Location: County Antrim
Posts: 3345
The discs could be bad might be cheap pads fitted, flex in the rubber pipes or just the normal poor brakes on a D3.
23rd Feb 2014 4:55 pm
SpiderBaby D3 Decade
Member Since: 21 Sep 2007
Location: Liverpool
Posts: 1406
How long since you changed the brake fluid?
I like to do mine every 2 years - not sure what the LR service interval is.I see no ships........
23rd Feb 2014 5:18 pm
nhollandsmith
Member Since: 26 Nov 2011
Location: Gdansk
Posts: 327
Thanks
Change of brake fluid may be needed as not done since I have had the car in three years.
Pads and discs are in good shape.
23rd Feb 2014 5:27 pm
pagoda
Member Since: 13 Aug 2009
Location: Not London Anymore (or the US for that matter)
Posts: 1928
If your car is a 05 as your avatar states, I'd also look to change your break hoses (about every 6 years). You may also want to check your brake lines as they can corrode on these cars, especially.
Look for bulges in the hoses, or cracked or brittle casings.PAGODA
23rd Feb 2014 5:45 pm
L319
Member Since: 14 Dec 2013
Location: Herefordshire
Posts: 2080
What year is your Disco., there was a Vehicle recall with oil getting to Servo & Master Cylinder. Might give these symptoms.
You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum