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OsloBlue

Member Since: 14 Jul 2018
Location: Essex
Posts: 822

Brake Fluid Consumption

All, Hand brake/ warning light came on Saturday when going downhill / Braking.

Topped up My brake Fluid this morning and all ok.

Problem is it went from 100% to 40% in about three months. (say 800 miles)

I'm currently driving around with a broken ABS, and semi worn rear pads.

Is this sort of consumption normal or to be expected given my circumstances? I'm on IG: https://www.instagram.com/osloblue42/
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28th Oct 2019 9:14am

Mdm

Member Since: 11 Sep 2013
Location: Sunny Lancashire
Posts: 1599

i would park it up as you have a leak or split pipe.

not safe to drive it for sure.
broken abs does not mean fluid loss normally,
nor does worn pads to the extent you describe.

28th Oct 2019 9:47am

OsloBlue

Member Since: 14 Jul 2018
Location: Essex
Posts: 822

MDM, i still get back pressure from my brake pedal,

Will check Servo / slave cylinder when i have a chance. I'm on IG: https://www.instagram.com/osloblue42/
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28th Oct 2019 9:55am

Mdm

Member Since: 11 Sep 2013
Location: Sunny Lancashire
Posts: 1599

you may well have a pedal but you are leaking fluid.most likely a rusty brake pipe ? or the 2 things you have mentioned.

defo time for a workshop visit

28th Oct 2019 10:00am

OsloBlue

Member Since: 14 Jul 2018
Location: Essex
Posts: 822

Yeah need to book it in with my techie as MoT is coming Soon and will fail with ABS situation I'm on IG: https://www.instagram.com/osloblue42/
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28th Oct 2019 10:02am

90 Dreamer

Member Since: 13 Jul 2019
Location: Oop North
Posts: 2148

2016 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Corris Grey

in basic terms when all components are new the fluid should be at the upper level in the resevoir then its sized so that as the discs / pads wear to their minimum it will drop to its lowest level - you should never have to add fluid between times

28th Oct 2019 10:28am

Huttopia

Member Since: 23 Feb 2016
Location: West Midlands
Posts: 1972

Mdm wrote:
i would park it up as you have a leak or split pipe.

not safe to drive it for sure.
broken abs does not mean fluid loss normally,
nor does worn pads to the extent you describe.

Spot on- I had a leak on the P38 which I initially thought was a sensor problem, but no it was a cracked pipe and leak. It still all seemed to function ok, but best sorted asap.

28th Oct 2019 10:54am

blackwolf

Member Since: 03 Nov 2009
Location: South West England
Posts: 17372

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey

As other have said, if you're using ANY brake fluid you need to investigate urgently. You should never lose a drop, and any loss is indicative of a serious defect.

28th Oct 2019 11:00am

OsloBlue

Member Since: 14 Jul 2018
Location: Essex
Posts: 822

90 Dreamer wrote:
in basic terms when all components are new the fluid should be at the upper level in the resevoir then its sized so that as the discs / pads wear to their minimum it will drop to its lowest level - you should never have to add fluid between times

Ah so it could be that my rear pads have finally worn.

Still worth Mentioning it to my tech and hopefully get it checked by a professional.

Last thing i want to do is rear-end someone trying to brake.

Edit: looks like i'm taking a four hour train journey Wednesday. I'm on IG: https://www.instagram.com/osloblue42/
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28th Oct 2019 11:00am

OsloBlue

Member Since: 14 Jul 2018
Location: Essex
Posts: 822

Also going to check the level when i get home.

Its actually a good thing that there is a sensor that can tell you as to what level your brake fluid is at. I'm on IG: https://www.instagram.com/osloblue42/
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28th Oct 2019 11:07am

jst

Member Since: 14 Jan 2008
Location: Taunton
Posts: 8025

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Stornoway Grey

were pads new at 100% fill?

when you say only 40% left how do you know that? do houmeanin the whole system or the res,? guess or measured? Cheers

James
110 2012 XS Utility
130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper
90 2010 Hardtop
90 M57 1988 Hardtop

28th Oct 2019 2:04pm

OsloBlue

Member Since: 14 Jul 2018
Location: Essex
Posts: 822

Break fluid reservoir at 40%

Rear pads were wrong old type that were thinner than the ones required for 2a

rear pads after visual inspection last month I'm on IG: https://www.instagram.com/osloblue42/
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28th Oct 2019 2:15pm

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