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Old 08-08-2006, 07:33 PM
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Default Urgent help brakes have stop working???

The hand brake light stays on however the brakes were still working now all of a sudden the pedal has gone rock solid and they don't seem to work.

Any ideas fellas????

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Old 08-08-2006, 08:09 PM
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Come on guys
Old 08-08-2006, 08:11 PM
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Not sure if esc cos has them but ABS Valve block
Old 08-08-2006, 08:14 PM
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How is this fixed???
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abs problem, can you hear the pump priming when you turn the ignition on?
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fuse & check connections on brake pump
when u turn your ignition from the car benn stood for a while u should hear the pump prime itself then the the centre orange light on dash should go out

if ya pedal has gone hard it sounds like pump not functioning
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Cheers guys I feel a complete plonker. I was fiddling with my pipes for the windscreen washers and i noticed i have knocked a connection of the battery.

Everything is fine now.

Only really been taking an intrest in this forum since just recently purchasing.

Everyone has been very helpful so far.

Thanks so much.
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