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nhollandsmith
 


Member Since: 26 Nov 2011
Location: Gdansk
Posts: 327

Poland 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto Java BlackDiscovery 3
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??  
Post #124161423rd Feb 2014 3:10 pm
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sasdiscos
 


Member Since: 22 Feb 2013
Location: Northants
Posts: 888

United Kingdom 2010 Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 HSE Auto Bali BlueDiscovery 4

Air in system, brake line flex? You remind me of a younger me, not much younger mind...perhaps even a little older!  
Post #124163923rd Feb 2014 4:01 pm
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MarkOne
 


Member Since: 23 Jul 2011
Location: County Antrim
Posts: 3345

Scotland 2014 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Lux Auto Corris GreyDiscovery 4

The discs could be bad might be cheap pads fitted, flex in the rubber pipes or just the normal poor brakes on a D3.  
Post #124168623rd Feb 2014 4:55 pm
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SpiderBaby
D3 Decade 


Member Since: 21 Sep 2007
Location: Liverpool
Posts: 1406

England 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto Zermatt SilverDiscovery 3

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........  
Post #124169423rd Feb 2014 5:18 pm
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nhollandsmith
 


Member Since: 26 Nov 2011
Location: Gdansk
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Poland 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto Java BlackDiscovery 3

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.  
Post #124170523rd Feb 2014 5:27 pm
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pagoda
 


Member Since: 13 Aug 2009
Location: Not London Anymore (or the US for that matter)
Posts: 1928

Canada 2016 LR4 3.0 SDV6 Landmark LE Auto Yulong WhiteLR4

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  
Post #124171523rd Feb 2014 5:45 pm
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L319
 


Member Since: 14 Dec 2013
Location: Herefordshire
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United Kingdom 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Buckingham BlueDiscovery 3

What year is your Disco., there was a Vehicle recall with oil getting to Servo & Master Cylinder. Might give these symptoms.  
Post #124177923rd Feb 2014 7:36 pm
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