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[Lazydocker]

I`m so relieved the brake failure didn`t result in any injuries!

Only to my underwear I think

I'll be investigating tomorrow and (probably) be looking for a part of some kind

[cem_devecioglu]

I`m so relieved the brake failure didn`t result in any injuries!

Only to my underwear I think

I'll be investigating tomorrow and (probably) be looking for a part of some kind

 

[Lazydocker]

Technically, the handbrake has to be able to stop you in an emergency. Sounds like it has done its job.

That emergency use doesn't mean start driving off again - the next slow down may be more urgent

You've been to mine... Would you fancy that journey at just after 7pm with no brakes?

I didn't. But to be fair to the RAC, the 3 hours was actually just over an hour and 3/4 so not too bad, for a "free" service

[05omegav6]

[quoteOnly to my underwear I think][/quote]

M & S keep a good range, usually good value as in multipacks.

Good to hear you've been collected. keep us posted

[Lazydocker]

It's definitely losing fluid at a rate of knots! Hope I've managed to keep some in the reservoir as ISTR that air in the ABS pump needs a tech 2 to clear properly... Or can the "My Naff Code Reader" operate the  unit?

[CaptainZok]

It's definitely losing fluid at a rate of knots! Hope I've managed to keep some in the reservoir as ISTR that air in the ABS pump needs a tech 2 to clear properly... Or can the "My Naff Code Reader" operate the  unit?

The old cling film over the filler reservoir trick maybe?
I seem to remember "My Naff Code Reader" can operate the pump if needed.

[Lazydocker]

It's definitely losing fluid at a rate of knots! Hope I've managed to keep some in the reservoir as ISTR that air in the ABS pump needs a tech 2 to clear properly... Or can the "My Naff Code Reader" operate the  unit?

The old cling film over the filler reservoir trick maybe?
I seem to remember "My Naff Code Reader" can operate the pump if needed.

I reckon it's a rear brake pipe gone... I'll find out in the morning

[Lazydocker]

Problem found... One of the metal brake pipes at the rear was rubbing on the hub and had worn through Proof that rushing a job has consequences

Pipe now replaced but going to be a right PITA to bleed as the reservoir had emptied... Have done a quick bleed and pedal is reasonable but as soon as the ABS kicks in there is a severe wobble... Going to need a lot of bleeding before I can use it properly but it does stop now

Has anyone managed to bleed the ABS pump without using a Tech 2 before?

[Del Boy]

Christ don't go with the AA, I found them terrible in the past, never had issue's with the RAC though 

[TheBoy]

Technically, the handbrake has to be able to stop you in an emergency. Sounds like it has done its job.

That emergency use doesn't mean start driving off again - the next slow down may be more urgent

You've been to mine... Would you fancy that journey at just after 7pm with no brakes?

I didn't. But to be fair to the RAC, the 3 hours was actually just over an hour and 3/4 so not too bad, for a "free" service

Couldn't get up enough speed around your way to need brakes - as soon as I approached ramming speed, the engine spat its dummy if you recall

[TheBoy]

Christ don't go with the AA, I found them terrible in the past, never had issue's with the RAC though 

Luck of the draw - I've had to wait 5hrs for the RAC to turn up before.

[Varche]

In the last five years I have broken down three times here in Spain and the longest wait was only 40 mins. Breakdown insurance is compulsary and included in your renewal.  I think the governemt take breakdowns very seriously. That is an area where a lot of deaths can and do happen.

The longest I waited for a breakdown in the UK was at Keele services. Over SEVEN hours. We actually saw the truck that came to us leave the services and come back to us even though I talked to the guy. Maybe he went to another job (must have been a quick one) but more likely he just went off to get a second callout fee!

[CaptainZok]

Problem found... One of the metal brake pipes at the rear was rubbing on the hub and had worn through Proof that rushing a job has consequences

Pipe now replaced but going to be a right PITA to bleed as the reservoir had emptied... Have done a quick bleed and pedal is reasonable but as soon as the ABS kicks in there is a severe wobble... Going to need a lot of bleeding before I can use it properly but it does stop now

Has anyone managed to bleed the ABS pump without using a Tech 2 before?

That's funny, I fixed one just the same on Stuy123's old diesel when TG's mate's Dad had it.
Brake pipe had been replaced but was a bit too long and ended up rubbing through on the hub just like yours has.
Put the new pipe on then found the nipple was a solid blob of rust so TG ended up putting a fresh caliper on for him.

[Lazydocker]

Technically, the handbrake has to be able to stop you in an emergency. Sounds like it has done its job.

That emergency use doesn't mean start driving off again - the next slow down may be more urgent

You've been to mine... Would you fancy that journey at just after 7pm with no brakes?

I didn't. But to be fair to the RAC, the 3 hours was actually just over an hour and 3/4 so not too bad, for a "free" service

Couldn't get up enough speed around your way to need brakes - as soon as I approached ramming speed, the engine spat its dummy if you recall

Oh yes... I remember now!

Don't suppose you're heading towards your mum's place this weekend? Might need some Tech 2 action to get the air out of the ABS pump

Going to have a go bleeding through with the engine running but don't hold out much hope 

I know I kept saying it was about time I changed the fluid but that was a little extreme 

[TheBoy]

Nope, not going to Mums this weekend, got her family over instead