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Old Jun 6, 2010 | 11:17 PM
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hello everyone my problem is somtimes when i put my foot on the brakes it feels realy hard but nothing happens just keep on going. any ideas?
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Old Jun 7, 2010 | 09:04 PM
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on the brake servo there is a rubber bung on there on the front take a look with the car runnin and have a listen and if u can hear air suckin in its nakerd its about £3 from ford.

hope this helps.Andy
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Old Jun 8, 2010 | 01:26 AM
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if it is that will i need to bleed them?
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Old Jun 8, 2010 | 07:04 AM
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i dont think so mate.its the brake vacuum rubber washer so you wont need to bleed them i dont think
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Old Jun 8, 2010 | 04:44 PM
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NO, no need to bleed, just fit new bit and off you go.
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