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me@td5.org



Member Since: 16 Jan 2011
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2000 Defender 90 Td5 HT Epsom Green
Rear Brake Problem - MOT Failure
My Defender failed it's MOT today. Rear brake forces were only 70 and 80kg vs 363 and 365kg on the front.

It's a 2000 TD5 90, no ABS.

Had new disks and pads only 12000 miles ago so I'm guessing it's something else. Servo seems to be working so I guess the vacuum pump is doing its job.

As it's both sides it must be something common to the both. Bias valve maybe?

Before I start ripping the thing apart what should I look for? Anyone had a similar problem?
Post #167685 11th Sep 2012 6:00pm
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twopoint6khz



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Oil on the disc? I recently had a hub seal leaking leading to a rather alarming pull to the left under braking.
Post #167691 11th Sep 2012 6:24pm
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me@td5.org



Member Since: 16 Jan 2011
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2000 Defender 90 Td5 HT Epsom Green
twopoint6khz wrote:
Oil on the disc? I recently had a hub seal leaking leading to a rather alarming pull to the left under braking.


I'l take a look and give them a good coat of brake cleaner
Post #167696 11th Sep 2012 6:36pm
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AndyS



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Bleed the lines as well, if nothing else it's a good reason to get up close and personal with the system.
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blackwolf



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Pistons sticking in the calipers?
Post #167701 11th Sep 2012 6:44pm
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