Vauxhall Astra brake pedal fail
Variant: 1.4 sxi twinport
Model Year: 2005
Categories:
Steering, Suspension, Brakes, Wheels & Tyres
pedal started to drop then no brakes at all checked all wheels no fluid leaks checked master cylinder still full there are new disc's and pads fitted about a week ago the hand brake is still working as should just the pedal is on the floor all ideas wellcom need car for work everyday
Posted: Mar 28, 2018 (6 years ago)
Shouldn't normally have to , but try bleeding brakes
Posted Mar 28, 2018 (6 years ago)
if the reservoir is still full I would imagine the master cylinder is at fault..what happens if you hit the brake pedal quickly?
Posted Mar 28, 2018 (6 years ago)
Could have damaged / reversed the seals inside master cyl when pushing pistons back ion replacing pads .
Posted Mar 28, 2018 (6 years ago)
if I hit the pedal quick and hard it just go's straight to the floor nothing else no pedal pressure also no fluid leakage ??
Posted Mar 28, 2018 (6 years ago)
If you can pump up the pedal , try bleeding as suggested .Nothing to lose except a little time and some brake fluid .
Posted Mar 28, 2018 (6 years ago)
Is it the same with engine running and engine off?
Posted Mar 29, 2018 (6 years ago)
yes the same with or without engine running
Posted Mar 29, 2018 (6 years ago)
If you have brake pipe clamps try clamping all flexi hoses.
It should go solid,
unless it's a master cyl fault.
Assuming it does go solid then removing one clamp at a time will isolate where the weak point is.
It should go solid,
unless it's a master cyl fault.
Assuming it does go solid then removing one clamp at a time will isolate where the weak point is.
Posted Mar 29, 2018 (6 years ago)
the master cylinder has failed
Posted Mar 30, 2018 (6 years ago)
I would like to thank all that posted possible faults and causes today after a very long and precise check on every wheel found one bleed niple with a hair line split after changing and rebleeding problem solved .
Posted Mar 30, 2018 (6 years ago)
brilliant just goes to show giving advise online can sometimes lead you astray
Posted Mar 30, 2018 (6 years ago)
Good to hear you got it fixed , thanks for updating the forum
Posted Mar 31, 2018 (6 years ago)
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