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eye b bangin
6/18/2008 4:54:11 PM
Last night i got in my car to go to work and all pressure was absent from the brake peddle, i added brake fluid, since it was kinda low, and pumped my brakes but no pressure returns, the anti lock light is lit, this morning i noticed some fluid on the front driver tire, and on the driveway last night(smelt like brake fluid), the brake line looks kinda limp as well, and the e-brake is stopping the car from rolling out the driveway. I have a mechanic(friend) who is coming in the morning, meanwhile I''d appreciate some help troubleshooting so that I can have parts ready or at least let him know what he''s dealing with when he gets here. i know theres no certainty in finding the problem 100% just by describing it here, but the help would be greatly appreciated. thank you.
okdiscoguy
6/18/2008 5:13:24 PM
You need to see where the fluid is coming from. Might be the caliper, or just a brake line. The hoses fail and bulge out. Atlantic British has good replacements that are stainless steel braided.
 
Changing out the pads is easy, but the rotors are a booger. If you have a little lip on the rotor, it needs to be replaced. No turning these baby''s . Atlantic british also has complete brake kits with the axle seals too. If you need rakes, I would get them there.
 
Google the Rave CD for Land Rover. There are free downloads, or you can buy one from e-bay for about $10. They have the workshop manual on it, and will guide you through the process of repairing your brakes.
 
Good Luck!
Disco Mike
6/19/2008 8:44:06 AM
If you are leaking fluid from one of the rubber brakes hose, then replace them with a stainless steel set.
Re bleed the system, about 3 pints and then let us know how it is going.
Don''t worry about the last comment regarding a lip on the rotors, not always needed.
eye b bangin
6/19/2008 6:18:27 PM
my guy looked at it, found it was a busted caliper, he''s getting the part but isnt sure about the bleeding, the car is 98 LR disco V8i 4x4, do i need a softwear tool, or can it be done manually?
Disco Mike
6/20/2008 5:15:29 AM
If it is leaking from a front caliper, you should rebuild/replace both front calipers so your truck won''t pull when braking. No you don''t need any special too;s for bleeding the brakes afterwards, jut 3 plus pints of DOT 4.
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