Handbrake warning lamp

Discussion in 'Mech Tech' started by iblaze, Jan 25, 2024.

  1. ^this. Servo likely drinking the brake fluid.
     
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  2. Soggz

    Soggz Supporter

    No. Never changed them, as it always passed the mot, when it needed oneā€¦
     
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  3. Moons

    Moons Supporter

    A piece of black tape over the light and revel in living on the edge.....will it, won't it.

    It'll put a spark into your relationships and a skip in your step.....other men will want to be you, women will want to be with you, you dashing maverick you....
     
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  4. mikedjames

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    Its the sea snails have chewed through the brake booster..probably sucked sea air into the servo every time "Hans" took his foot off the brake while shifting seafood around.
     
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  5. iblaze

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    I'll jack her up and have a better look through the week cheers all

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  6. iblaze

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    Found the leak it's coming out that little hole. Is that normal?
    What do I need to do guys is it a new servo? Masters cylinder?[​IMG]

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  7. Zed

    Zed Gradually getting grumpier

    Of course not!
     
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  8. I'd replace both. They're your brakes!
     
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  9. iblaze

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    What's the hole for?

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  10. iblaze

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    Yeah sound like a plan

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  11. Drainage ;)
     
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  12. iblaze

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    Forgive me if this is a daft question but I removed my old servo and master cylinder and the servo was full of brake fluid I'm talking over a litre I wasn't expecting that i always thought they just had air in them? [​IMG]

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  13. Just change the master cylinder because more than likely the rear seal is leaking into the servo .Fit new pressure switches and fill with fluid prior to fitting .
     
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  14. They have a membrane powered by vacuum from the intake manifold. This will suck fluid from anywhere there's a leak and fill the servo can up. Might get away with just changing the m/c.
     
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  15. iblaze

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    Old servo is very rusty and I've already bought a new one so I may as well fit it. Cheers guys

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  16. remember to adjust the rod to for clearance on the mater cylinder and servo .
     
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  17. If you need new servo air hose get it from Mercedes (not expensive ).It is exactly the same size and construction as original VW .Aftermarket hose is too big and bulbous especially when.it goes through to the engine .
     
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  18. iblaze

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    I got one from buttys bits.
    I assume I just set it to the length of my old one?
    Someone has welded the nut to the shaft on my old one.[​IMG]

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  19. No, you set it so that there's about say 1mm play in the pedal before it contacts the m/c rod. Too tight, and your brakes won't release properly.
     
  20. iblaze

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    Ah cheers Rich

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