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Old 15-01-10, 02:37 PM   #1
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Just started since the snow has arrived...

the problem is when i come to use the brakes for the first time after starting the car theyre is no pedal what so ever and it seems to come in after a few seconds....and theyre on the brakes are fine

any ideas what it could be, is it something to be worried about costing a fortune to fix.....TBH ive had more problems with the brakes on the thing than anything else
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Old 15-01-10, 02:57 PM   #2
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Just started since the snow has arrived...

the problem is when i come to use the brakes for the first time after starting the car theyre is no pedal what so ever and it seems to come in after a few seconds....and theyre on the brakes are fine

any ideas what it could be, is it something to be worried about costing a fortune to fix.....TBH ive had more problems with the brakes on the thing than anything else
Sounds like air in them.
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Old 15-01-10, 03:04 PM   #3
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How old is it? Could need replacing as it has become more hygroscopic with age. Maybe you have a slight leak somewhere that may have accelerated this?
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Old 15-01-10, 03:06 PM   #4
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the fluid has never been changed mick as far as im aware... i did have a look at the fluid to see if all was ok and it was

what colour should the fluid be mine looks a bit dirty
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It should be relatively clear with a yellowish/goldy tint to it.
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Old 15-01-10, 03:33 PM   #6
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hmmm looks like i may have to get some new fluid in theyre then mine tbh looks black
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Yer sounds like its worth changing it and seeing what happens get some 5.1 in there
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Old 15-01-10, 03:36 PM   #8
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*gets the phone out to my trusty mechanic friend*
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brake fluid should be changed every couple of years.
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Old 16-01-10, 05:19 PM   #10
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been to see my mate today says its the brake master cylinder on its way out...

id rather replace it now before the whole thing goes when im driving down the road

managed to get a bargain of ebay so hopefully shud be sorted soon
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