Trooper Brakes

[trooper]

The braking system in my trooper in knackered. Got new pads, discs etc, but still not stopping! I have checked pipes for leaks. Do you think best option is to drain system and start again?

 

[obi_waynne]

The brake servo could be shot :cry: (or it might be losing pressure). I'm assuming that the brakes go on but you have to press really hard and the car takes a while to stop. If the brake fluid level is ok then the only thing changing brake fluid will help stop is fade - when the brakes are warm.

 

[trooper]

i feel as though if i press the brakes any harder the pedal will go through the floor! :?

 

[obi_waynne]

There could be an air lock - try pumping the pedal with the engine running and check the level again if it firms up. Has the fluid been altered or changed recently?

 

[kemo]

hi trooper check the servo and also check the brake pump on the right hand side of the engine as it is driven by a belt had the same problem with mine and it turned out to be the pump filter blocked up

 

[trooper]

The fluid was a bit low, so i topped up when new brakes put in. I thought myself it could be an airlock, but havent managed to get it.
I'll check the pump filter when it stops snowing!!!

 

[obi_waynne]

It's snowing? :shock:

 

[trooper]

Yip, its lovely...NOT!!

 

[kemo]

Yip, its lovely...NOT!!

we have sun shine in northamptonshire

 

[trooper]

Yip, its lovely...NOT!!

we have sun shine in northamptonshire

Rub it in Kemo!!!! lol

 

[trooper]

Brakes fixed, thank goodness!

It was an airlock. Car now stops, which is a good thing!!!!!