Evil Elvis Posted August 29, 2010 Report Share Posted August 29, 2010 There are a lot of people on here clued up on mechanics, so I thought I'd ask. Oh the way home last night the brakes felt spongey, i check and the fluid level was very low, I topped it up, pumped the breaks and the pedal went firm again.......... that is until I started the car, when it when spongey again, i repeated this several times with the same result. This morning I pumped them up and they stayed firm until I was almost at work when again they went spongey, the level is still full, I guess that I need to bleed the brakes to get air out and have a thorough look underneath and check all the brake pipes. Any thing else that maybe at fault that i should look out for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webber Posted August 29, 2010 Report Share Posted August 29, 2010 For the fluid to get so low as to allow air to enter the system there will be a problem that needs locating and rectifying. Simply bleeding the brakes won't fix the problem. Maybe its time to find your friendly machanic. webber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silpig5 Posted August 29, 2010 Report Share Posted August 29, 2010 check inside the rear wheels , proberbly a leaking brake cylinder at bacb end . master is normally ok . pummp up pedal 6 times and on the seventh hold foot on pedal . it should stay hard , if it creeps down there is defo a weaping seal . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Elvis Posted August 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2010 (edited) Thanks guys, I will try that tomorrow. I did find a puddle of fluid about a week ago where i park, but someone else had parked there all day so I foolishly dismissed it. Are the cylinders difficult to change? Edited August 29, 2010 by Evil Elvis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vampire Posted August 29, 2010 Report Share Posted August 29, 2010 Think its easy enough on a freelander Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codling99 Posted August 29, 2010 Report Share Posted August 29, 2010 hardest part is getting drums off and back on,sometimes need to grind edge of drum to get it back on,plus if back shoes come off,then its fun and games getting them back on without some practice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Elvis Posted August 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2010 I have found: Cylinders £6.98 brake shoes £15 drums £15 So for that sort of money i may be inclined to do both sets of back brakes in thier entirety for peace of mind Codling, i just watched a video of how to change them and its very similar to the old ford sierra drum brakes, which i have changed many of (had a 1.6 sierra with a 3.2l lump in it, no brake upgrades so changed them at least quarterly!!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Elvis Posted August 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2010 pummp up pedal 6 times and on the seventh hold foot on pedal . it should stay hard , if it creeps down there is defo a weaping seal . Spot on!!! Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Elvis Posted September 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2010 Thanks guys spot on...one cylinder had failed, the other didnt look great, changed both sides including shoes and drums!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lez325 Posted September 7, 2010 Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 Baz- why not just change the Freelander lol Les Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Elvis Posted September 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 (edited) Because I love my freelander, minimal hassle, goes where I want it too, soooo far ...never got stuck, great little motor!!! I changed the cylinders, brakes shoes and drums on both sides with genuine parts...cost me £60!!!! How many cars could you do that for that price? Edited September 7, 2010 by Evil Elvis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shot shot Posted September 7, 2010 Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 Because I love my freelander, minimal hassle, goes where I want it too, soooo far ...never got stuck, great little motor!!! I changed the cylinders, brakes shoes and drums on both sides with genuine parts...cost me £60!!!! How many cars could you do that for that price? it's the volume of parts required which bring down the price. good or bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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