Spaniel Posted March 3, 2013 Report Share Posted March 3, 2013 The wife had a job interview to go to last week, so it was a bit out of the way so offered to drive her. off we went and just before we arrived the truck (Pajero LWB 2.8TD) was making a bit of a noise etc, red light came on, so once i dropped her off i had a look around the truck. I noticed one of the pads to the rear wheels was missing.....now i have never seen anything like this before as all of the rest of the pads looked very good. To say I was squeezing my cheeks together coming home was an understatement, the brake pressure went really low, had to stick it into 2nd gear (Auto box) there was enough to hold the car, but god i dont want to be in that position again. Just glad that I was driving and not the Wife... I have the Pajero booked into the garage tomorrow morning, i just want it checked out as i dont understand how one of the pads have come away, maybe its the brake calliper as well, but rather be safe then sorry.. Anyone ever had this before, maybe its a Pajero thing..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul223 Posted March 3, 2013 Report Share Posted March 3, 2013 usually caused by a seized calliper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seph234 Posted March 3, 2013 Report Share Posted March 3, 2013 +1 seized piston on the caliper, has worn the pad so low that it can come out i know this can happen on the landcruisers so some off roaders carry a spare set just incase, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniel Posted March 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2013 Cheers Guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flynny Posted March 3, 2013 Report Share Posted March 3, 2013 usually caused by a seized calliper Yep had it happen on my Pajero Atb Flynny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keg Posted March 3, 2013 Report Share Posted March 3, 2013 Had a seized caliper on my 07 LC120, luckily the garage found it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted March 3, 2013 Report Share Posted March 3, 2013 Took my Astra to a Garage to have new brake pipes on the front! Picked up the car and the brakes felt soft! Told the guy I.was a bit concerned but got told the usual crepe about "it will improve" Anyway! Took a few trips out n about and one day hit a huge steep bank with Me, SWMBO and the Kids all in the car! Went to brake and the pedal hit the floor! I mean NOTHING. I pumped the pedal dropped a few gears and used the kerb for drag. Eventually got onto soft grass slowed the car and eventually came to a stop. Got the car lifted and brought home. Put a self bleeder on, opened the bleed nipple and I kid you not there was nothing but air for over 10 seconds. I ended up pumping t he brake pedal to help.the fluid through! Eventually I got the fluid to the nipples and nipped them up. Brake pedal nice and solod again like it used to be. I was having a chat with a Mechanic one day and he said that it was air trapped in the ABS pump. Bloody scarey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 Took my Astra to a Garage to have new brake pipes on the front! Picked up the car and the brakes felt soft! Told the guy I.was a bit concerned but got told the usual crepe about "it will improve" Anyway! Took a few trips out n about and one day hit a huge steep bank with Me, SWMBO and the Kids all in the car! Went to brake and the pedal hit the floor! I mean NOTHING. I pumped the pedal dropped a few gears and used the kerb for drag. Eventually got onto soft grass slowed the car and eventually came to a stop. Got the car lifted and brought home. Put a self bleeder on, opened the bleed nipple and I kid you not there was nothing but air for over 10 seconds. I ended up pumping t he brake pedal to help.the fluid through! Eventually I got the fluid to the nipples and nipped them up. Brake pedal nice and solod again like it used to be. I was having a chat with a Mechanic one day and he said that it was air trapped in the ABS pump. Bloody scarey. I'm afraid i would have bled the nipples of the monkey who told you it will improve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 I'm afraid i would have bled the nipples of the monkey who told you it will improve. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniel Posted March 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 New caliper, pads and drum being fitted today The old caliper is so bad the supplier will not accept so there is a surcharge to pay I wont say how much this is costing as im trying to put it out of my head, but i am crying at present If you could all have a quick whip around for me that would be great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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