440 foot brake problem

steve w hebburn · Oct 6th, 2015, 21:38

hi, guys. can someone give me a bit advice on the brakes on my 1995 1.6 li ?the brakes were fine when i laid it up in march. problem is when i start it up & press the brake pedal( slight hiss under dash ) there is nothing until about 1 " from the bottom.then brakes work. ive bled the brakes via a sealey easy bleed , 3 times with new fluid, but with no luck ! im thinking its the master cylinder seals ? or servo air leak. thanks, steve.

Anadinolin · Oct 6th, 2015, 22:08

Hi Steve,

Just amateur advice, but have you been under the car to have a look at the four corners for the condition of the lines?

Next I would look at the actual master cylinder under the bonnet. The condition of the calipers and sliders, are they ok?

While the engine is off, pump the brakes till they are solid. Start the car, whilst holding the pedal, it should sink ever so slightly if it dosent, its a vaccume issue or a master cylinder issue.

steve w hebburn · Oct 6th, 2015, 22:31

hi, anadinolin. thanks for the fast reply. have done all the usual stuff you suggest.starting engine , pressing pedal, etc. checked flexi hoses,& pipes they look fine. cant find any leaks.master cylinder is full. i did push back the piston to fit 1 worn brake pad ! thought i may of been that. will have another go when its daylight in morn. thanks again.cheers m8. steve.

steve w hebburn · Oct 10th, 2015, 21:28

hi, just a update. had a word with my local m.o.t/ repair garage. they say its the master cylinder at fault.

its removed now, & i have ordered 1 from ebay ( £ 20 inc post ) delivery on tuesday. hope this sorts it. cheers guys. steve.

Oct 6th, 2015, 21:38	#1
steve w hebburn Junior Member Last Online: Jun 10th, 2017 22:37 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: hebburn,south tyneside.	440 foot brake problem hi, guys. can someone give me a bit advice on the brakes on my 1995 1.6 li ?the brakes were fine when i laid it up in march. problem is when i start it up & press the brake pedal( slight hiss under dash ) there is nothing until about 1 " from the bottom.then brakes work. ive bled the brakes via a sealey easy bleed , 3 times with new fluid, but with no luck ! im thinking its the master cylinder seals ? or servo air leak. thanks, steve.

Oct 6th, 2015, 22:08	#2
Anadinolin VOC Member Last Online: Jun 20th, 2022 14:32 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Upminster View Photos By: Anadinolin	Hi Steve, Just amateur advice, but have you been under the car to have a look at the four corners for the condition of the lines? Next I would look at the actual master cylinder under the bonnet. The condition of the calipers and sliders, are they ok? While the engine is off, pump the brakes till they are solid. Start the car, whilst holding the pedal, it should sink ever so slightly if it dosent, its a vaccume issue or a master cylinder issue. __________________ what good music deserves is full deep bass to give it warmth. the stock volvo sub works....just at high volumes Drum n Bass and dubstep

Oct 6th, 2015, 22:31	#3
steve w hebburn Junior Member Last Online: Jun 10th, 2017 22:37 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: hebburn,south tyneside.	440 brake pedal hi, anadinolin. thanks for the fast reply. have done all the usual stuff you suggest.starting engine , pressing pedal, etc. checked flexi hoses,& pipes they look fine. cant find any leaks.master cylinder is full. i did push back the piston to fit 1 worn brake pad ! thought i may of been that. will have another go when its daylight in morn. thanks again.cheers m8. steve.

Oct 10th, 2015, 21:28	#4
steve w hebburn Junior Member Last Online: Jun 10th, 2017 22:37 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: hebburn,south tyneside.	440 foot brake problem hi, just a update. had a word with my local m.o.t/ repair garage. they say its the master cylinder at fault. its removed now, & i have ordered 1 from ebay ( £ 20 inc post ) delivery on tuesday. hope this sorts it. cheers guys. steve.

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