Discovery brakes failed

Hi

I have a 1996 Discovery 300TDI auto with ABS. Last week my mother borrowed the car while I was on holiday, there was a loud Metal tearing sound and after the brakes completely failed. The brake pressure seemed none existent and the pedal went to the floor. I have had a quick look around the car and have not seen anything obvious except evidence of fluid on the inner wing directly under a nipple on the brake master cylinder. The following is what I can report
The brakes now feel fine and seem to work as they should
Brake fluid level is good
Brake calipers show no signs of damage
Brake pads are healthy and are in place
Considering the above I suspect that the master cylinder is faulty but I am concerned that the brakes seem to be working ok now and have heard that the ABS system can cause the same fault.
Has anyone had similar problems?
Any thoughts on what the problem could be?

Thank you in advance for any assistance given

please stop spamming the forum - read this post.


http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f8/discovery-brakes-failed-114876.html

I posted my first message which I was not sure was in the correct place to get read. I then posted my second post in what you pointed out as the wrong place. I then posted the last post in the "General Land Rover Chat Doesn't fit in anywhere else? Not sure where to post? Stick it in here and someone will move it if needed! " Sorry I dont often post on forums. Thanks for making me feel welcome.

Try the disco section

The discovery section was the right place, you might not get an immediate answer though
Put it in general chat so someone can move it to the disco section...hang on there's already a thread in there:doh:
You've obviously not seen the introduce yourself section where noobies are welcomed.

don't let yer mum drive yer car.