200 tdi disco brake prob

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rubah

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• Aug 23, 2009

• #1

i have just fitted new seals/pistons in the calipers on my H reg discovery. when i bled the system i got a good pedal until the engine is running, then the pedal sinks to the floor.anyone had this happen i would be glad of your help. Rubah.

 

discool

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• Aug 23, 2009

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You have now got a leak, either at a caliper or master cylinder/servo only because of the higher pressure that was placed on the brake system with the engine running and the servo in operation.

 

hughesy

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• Aug 23, 2009

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Check for leaks but it's likely that the system still has some air in it.

 

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rubah

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• Aug 23, 2009

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discool said:

You have now got a leak, either at a caliper or master cylinder/servo only because of the higher pressure that was placed on the brake system with the engine running and the servo in operation.

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thanks for that i will check for leaks.

 

discool

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• Aug 23, 2009

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rubah said:

thanks for that i will check for leaks.

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Hopefully, you will only have one