taylorslandy72

Active Member

• May 13, 2015

• #1

Hi all, taken the landy out a few times and have noticed that when its stood for a few days the brake pedal seems as tho I don't have any fluid. I bleed the brakes and all seems good but it still happens, I have no leaks anywhere either

 

Land Raver

Well-Known Member

• May 13, 2015

• #2

What you need to do is give yourself some more pedal travel. Cut a 4" square hole in the footwell

I reckon if you're not leaking fluid then you have a problem with the master cylinder.

 

freelance

Well-Known Member

• May 13, 2015

• #3

Or adjust the rear drum brakes, Pistons retracting to far when left to stand, so first pump just replaces fluid in slave cylinders

 

dominicbeesley

Well-Known Member

• May 14, 2015

• #4

Yes, check your adjusters on front and rear, also if its taking that long to show up you could probably do with new brake return springs!

 

mrchurchill109

Active Member

• May 14, 2015

• #5

There is a procedure for 109s that helps deal with this and low pedal issues in general - was recommended by LR back i the mists of time.

When adjusting the rear adjusters do so with a mate in the driving seat. Apply the brakes hard, then lock the adjusters. Let off the brakes, then back off the adjusters a click or two till the wheel can revolve.

Does wonders for a 109 when adjusting the rest position of the shoes.

Alan