Brake problem
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Brake problem
Just went to drive the calibra and I have no brakes, they work but you have to press dam hard to make the car stop... its like when you try and brake with the engine off... when i turn the key all the lights come on for the brake system, not hearing the abs noise you normally hear when you turn the car on... checked the ABS fuse that ok... could it be a sensor thats gone causing this or is it something worse with the servo not working?
VXT RACING DEVELOPMENTS - Designed by Vauxhall... Modified by Me...
The VXT Calibra, back on the road Oct'13... the Adventure Continues...
The VXT Calibra, back on the road Oct'13... the Adventure Continues...
Re: Brake problem
is the vacuum line intact to servo?listen with engine running for hissing around that pipe.
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k1nty
Re: Brake problem
is that the fuel pump priming... i thought it was something to do with the abs... guess not then... lol that works fine cos the car starts...
Ill have a listen... If there was a fault with the ABS would it cause this? is this mechanical more so then electrical? I find it strange how it was working fine yesterday and now today its not... and like I said all the lights come on when you turn the key...
according to the haynes manual it sounds like its going to be a servo/vacuum problem...
Ill have a listen... If there was a fault with the ABS would it cause this? is this mechanical more so then electrical? I find it strange how it was working fine yesterday and now today its not... and like I said all the lights come on when you turn the key...
according to the haynes manual it sounds like its going to be a servo/vacuum problem...
VXT RACING DEVELOPMENTS - Designed by Vauxhall... Modified by Me...
The VXT Calibra, back on the road Oct'13... the Adventure Continues...
The VXT Calibra, back on the road Oct'13... the Adventure Continues...
Re: Brake problem
problem solved... the plactic adapter bit that comes out of the servo had snapped where it joins one of the vacuum pipes, bit of super glue and electrical tape and its fixed... another part to change in the not to distant future... dont suppose anyone has one of them bits laying around?
temp fix... should be ok right?
temp fix... should be ok right?
VXT RACING DEVELOPMENTS - Designed by Vauxhall... Modified by Me...
The VXT Calibra, back on the road Oct'13... the Adventure Continues...
The VXT Calibra, back on the road Oct'13... the Adventure Continues...
Re: Brake problem
Calibra_Mike wrote:problem solved... the plactic adapter bit that comes out of the servo had snapped where it joins one of the vacuum pipes, bit of super glue and electrical tape and its fixed... another part to change in the not to distant future... dont suppose anyone has one of them bits laying around?
temp fix... should be ok right?
it will probably vibrate off mate,then youll loose your assistance.as it was...hard pedal.best to put a new one one...scrappy time
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k1nty
Re: Brake problem
great, that will be fun... there's a fair bit of tape on there and the glue did seem to set well before the tape went on, hopefully it will last for me to drive down the scrappy tomorrow...
I bet it got knocked when i was ***** about with that bloody speedeo cable...
I bet it got knocked when i was ***** about with that bloody speedeo cable...
VXT RACING DEVELOPMENTS - Designed by Vauxhall... Modified by Me...
The VXT Calibra, back on the road Oct'13... the Adventure Continues...
The VXT Calibra, back on the road Oct'13... the Adventure Continues...
Re: Brake problem
well been tot he scrap yard today and got a new plastic adapter bit, just need to go fit it now lol...
VXT RACING DEVELOPMENTS - Designed by Vauxhall... Modified by Me...
The VXT Calibra, back on the road Oct'13... the Adventure Continues...
The VXT Calibra, back on the road Oct'13... the Adventure Continues...
Re: Brake problem
Calibra_Mike wrote:well been tot he scrap yard today and got a new plastic adapter bit, just need to go fit it now lol...
They have three calibras up at silverlake just now mike if you are looking for more bits,
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Re: Brake problem
hmmm I think a little trip to silverlake might be on the cards
VXT RACING DEVELOPMENTS - Designed by Vauxhall... Modified by Me...
The VXT Calibra, back on the road Oct'13... the Adventure Continues...
The VXT Calibra, back on the road Oct'13... the Adventure Continues...
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