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Grand Espace 2.2 Dti Brakes

Started by jag, August 22, 2006, 11:59:15 AM

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Grand Espace 2.2 Dti Brakes
August 22, 2006, 11:59:15 AM
Could anyone please tell me that if they have suffered the same problem as me the other day.
I was approaching a roundabout at a bottom of a steep hill, braked well in advance, but my brake pedal almost touched the floor and the car jerked very violently to an almighty stop. As i carried on round the corner my brake pedal seemed very soft.
I am hoping to have a look at the weekend, perhaps anyone may know that whether the servo is at fault or maybe the master cylinder.  I have no brake fluid leaks as far as I can see.
1999  Grand Espace 2.2 dTi RTX
2003  Peugeot 206 1.4 Hdi LX

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Re: Grand Espace 2.2 Dti Brakes
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August 22, 2006, 08:14:04 PM
I wouldn't point at the servo, but master cylinder is possible. Or a leak somewhere where you do not notice. Fortunately I have never experienced that problem, but this kind of failure is obviously not something you want to drive around with.

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Re: Grand Espace 2.2 Dti Brakes
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August 23, 2006, 10:49:02 AM
Thanks Anders once again,  but i have only driven the car a short distance since the problem occurred. But  now I am not even sure that it is a problem with the brakes. Because my pedal seems to be ok, but  when i do brake the whole of the front of the car is very noisy and when i apply full lock onto the steering i can hear some heavy rubbing noise as if my drive shaft is struggling to turn. I am going to have a look at it over the weekend and in the mean time stop using it in case my steering / drive shafts are the culprits.

Thanks Jag
1999  Grand Espace 2.2 dTi RTX
2003  Peugeot 206 1.4 Hdi LX

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