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HanRover wrote:Hi all
First post here, bit stuck with my brakes. Got a 97 smiley mk5 and it seems like only the front disk brakes are working with nothing much from the rear.
I can slow and stop but I've really got to push hard. No screeching suggesting worn pads, pumping doesn't help so wouldn't have though it just needs bleeding.
A freelance mechanic gave it a drive and suggested maybe it was a pressure issue, something about a diaphragm??
Maybe I should just go to a garage but I feel like if I can locate the issue I'm probably capable of doing the repair. Any basic signs or checks to look out for?Thanks!!
Keef wrote:Or possibly the vacuum pump on the back of the alternator failed meaning no servo assist giving you the Impression that only the front brakes are working?
HanRover wrote:Maybe I should just go to a garage but I feel like if I can locate the issue I'm probably capable of doing the repair. Any basic signs or checks to look out for?
Keef wrote:Or possibly the vacuum pump on the back of the alternator failed meaning no servo assist giving you the Impression that only the front brakes are working?
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