WDV

New Member

• Yesterday at 13:22

• #1

I recently removed the front axle to work on the frame, which meant disconnecting the front brakes for about a year. During the rebuild I also replaced the master cylinder. Everything is now back together. (Non Servo - Drums all round)

Here’s the problem:

• I bled the brakes using the sequence (furthest to nearest), pushing about 1.25 liters through.
• When I pump the pedal a few times, it firms up and the brakes engage normally.
• But if I release the pedal and press it again, it goes straight to the floor with zero resistance—as if the line is cut and there are no brakes at all.
• Repeating the cycle, it firms up again after a few pumps, then immediately loses pressure once released.

Most advice I’ve seen says keep bleeding because Land Rover brakes can be tricky. But given these exact symptoms, is there something specific I should focus on?

 

Last edited: Yesterday at 13:36

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lynall

Well-Known Member

Full Member

• Yesterday at 14:55

• #2

88 inch model?

Adjustment or you have fitted the return springs incorrectly, which is quite common and easily done.

 

steve2286w

Well-Known Member

• Yesterday at 15:19

• #3

Try clamping off the flexi hoses at the front wheels and at the back axle and see what pedal feels like then.
Then release one at a time and you will see where the problem is

 

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Anaconda

Well-Known Member

• Yesterday at 15:41

• #4

Clamp both front flexi pipes, bleed and adjust rear brakes until they work well.
Then clamp the rear, bleed and adjust the front brakes until working well.
Obviously you need to be careful test driving with the front or rear brakes clamped off.