Rear brakes not working.
Posted: 21 Mar 2010 03:42 pm
Hi Guys,
I have a strange problem with our G reg 340, the rear brakes do not work with the pedal!
The car failed the MOT on handbrake efficiency, so I unseized the adjuster and now the handbrake works fine. But when I took her for the retest, the rear brakes had stopped working and the pedal was hard to push.
I have had a look at the brake lines and can find no excess corrosion or any leaks. There does not appear to be any leaks from anywhere in the system and the fluid level in the reservoir is good. I have had the offside rear drum off while the brakes are being operated and the there is no movement from the cylinder when the pedal is pressed.
Both of the front brakes work, as the car was stopping ok on the way home and not pulling to one side. Could it be the pressure conscious reducing valve on the passenger side of the engine bay?
Any suggestions or help gratefully received!
Alex.
I have a strange problem with our G reg 340, the rear brakes do not work with the pedal!
The car failed the MOT on handbrake efficiency, so I unseized the adjuster and now the handbrake works fine. But when I took her for the retest, the rear brakes had stopped working and the pedal was hard to push.
I have had a look at the brake lines and can find no excess corrosion or any leaks. There does not appear to be any leaks from anywhere in the system and the fluid level in the reservoir is good. I have had the offside rear drum off while the brakes are being operated and the there is no movement from the cylinder when the pedal is pressed.
Both of the front brakes work, as the car was stopping ok on the way home and not pulling to one side. Could it be the pressure conscious reducing valve on the passenger side of the engine bay?
Any suggestions or help gratefully received!
Alex.