Hmm.. A distorted rear axle beam.

[Willie]

This happened because they bled the brakes the wrong way, not your fault mate they are responcible for the additional cost, not you

 

[m0rk]

Does sound like they probably blew the MC seals

 

[kineticz]

So you think it's their fault rather than a fault with the master cylinder?

 

[LEE69]

The fault is with the master cylinder imho, sounds like the seals have flipped due to being bled wrong.

 

[kineticz]

Anyone know the part number for a master cylinder please as it turns out the place I went to haven't actually got it :\

 

[kineticz]

Right had no luck today, been phoning around everywhere. Will have to make do with this:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI....704547&cguid=0f36638211e0a0e20436ee46fc847769

That's another £100 inc fitting out of my wallet. FFs

 

[kineticz]

***, just had a phonecall from the garage. Originally the brake pedal went flat to the floor and I was told the brake master cylinder needed replacing as the seals had gone inside or something. But today he had some sort of tool to try and pull some sort of tube out of the master cylinder (I'm not too clued up on this) and he says the brake pedal has come back out abit! He now says he is confident I won't have to replace the master cylinder and can send it back.

Yesssssssssss. Does anyone here know what he is talking about though? I have no idea what this 'tube' inside the cylinder does.

 

[m0rk]

I don't think I'd trust a 'repaired' MC

 

[LEE69]

I don't think I'd trust a 'repaired' MC

Nor me, no guarantee of the seals seating back unless a complete strip down, also you'll lose the clutch too as they share the same master cylinder.

 

[Muttley]

LEE69 wrote

Nor me, no guarantee of the seals seating back unless a complete strip down, also you'll lose the clutch too as they share the same master cylinder.

I think you mean "fluid reservoir" not "master cylinder". The brake and clutch pedals each operate their own, separate, master cylinders. There is one shared hydraulic fluid reservoir, and so only one place to fill with brake fluid when either system needs a top-up.

 

[Muttley]

kineticz, I think you need to get the full details of their diagnosis and how they repaired the fault:
- what the symptoms were
- how they determined the actual fault
- what action they took to remedy the fault.
You need a warranty from them as well, brakes are safety-critical and you need a guarantee that they have cleared all the faults that they have found.

From other postings on here, there is a known issue with brake master cylinder seals being damaged by incorrect bleeding procedures, and the only remedy is a replacement master cylinder.

 

[Soundwave]

Oooh damn Dan That doesnt sound good.

I'd be inclined to go with Lee & Mork & just replace it to be sure.

I'd be worried that it would fail again somewhere far more dangerous than a workshop.

Oh & going totally off topic for a sec...I did get my new Wheels fitted on Saturday , Will send you the pics when the weather's better & I can give them & the car a quick clean

Neil

 

[LEE69]

LEE69 wrote

Nor me, no guarantee of the seals seating back unless a complete strip down, also you'll lose the clutch too as they share the same master cylinder.

I think you mean "fluid reservoir" not "master cylinder". The brake and clutch pedals each operate their own, separate, master cylinders. There is one shared hydraulic fluid reservoir, and so only one place to fill with brake fluid when either system needs a top-up.

Yeah reservoir, Ta

 

[kineticz]

Oh & going totally off topic for a sec...I did get my new Wheels fitted on Saturday , Will send you the pics when the weather's better & I can give them & the car a quick clean

Neil

Superb Send away asap dude

Well, the brake pedal has fully come out and is now fully working. They have charged a mere £90 to fit the axle beam, holding the car for three days and fixing the cylinder. Quite pleased myself

I will find out further details on the repair when I collect the car tomorrow (am at uni at the moment).

 

[kineticz]

Well I've got the car back, drives nice and straight now hehe Chuffed with the service.

 

[LEE69]

Wheels look better now mate

 

[kineticz]

Wheels look better now mate

Cheers Lee. Hows your beast coming along? Got angel eyes yet?

 

[LEE69]

Nah not yet mate, money went elsewhere for a bit

 

[kineticz]

No rush I'm sure