Got a fright today

Ravinder · 25th April 2018, 19:28

I left the house this afternoon to run a couple of errands in my 75 diesel. At the lights, I Put my foot on the brake pedal but the pedal was solid and the car didn’t want to stop. I stomped on it a few times and the car gradually slowed down narrowly avoiding hitting the car in front of me. I haven’t experienced this before and got a fright. I pulled up safely at the next opportunity and encountered the same problem as I was pulling over using the brakes.

I got out of the car to investigate. Brakes and calipers looked fine and I couldn’t see any brake fluid leaking from anywhere. I safely stopped off to a nearby garage but they didn’t have time to investigate as they were about to close for the day. I described the problem to one of the mechanics and he said it sounds like there is no servo.

I was concerned by this issue and wanted it addressed ASAP as I could be driving a death trap. I called my friend Colin who kindly offered to look at it for me. I safely drove the 20 miles or so up to his via the M9. He couldn’t find the fault to begin with.

Luckily, I had Marina Brian’s phone no and decided to call him. As I was describing the problem I was having, Brian stopped me mid sentence and knew exactly what I was going to say and what the fault was. He told me to check the vacuum hose above the starter under the engine cover. I think it goes from my EGR bypass and connects into something else. Can’t remember the terms Brian used. Brian suspected the vacuum pipe has a hole in it or has popped off drawing in air. After putting the phone down, we found that the vacuum hose had actually come off and a small part of the hose had chaffed so Colin cut this bit off and reconnected it back up. I drove it home and everything seems normal again.

According to Brian, this is quite a common issue so I suggest everyone check your vacuum hose to make sure it’s not chaffed or popped off as it could cost you dearly.

So, big thanks to Brian for his expert advise. He was spot on and potentially saved my life. The man is a genius.

And, thanks to Colin for helping me fix the issue. Only a 2 minute job in the end.

keithst24 · 25th April 2018, 19:32

Is this just a tractor problem ? or can it happen to all variants

And well done Brian

keithst24 · 25th April 2018, 19:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ravinder

I left the house this afternoon to run a couple of errands in my 75 diesel. At the lights, I Put my foot on the brake pedal but the pedal was solid and the car didn’t want to stop. I stomped on it a few times and the car gradually slowed down narrowly avoiding hitting the car in front of me. I haven’t experienced this before and got a fright. I pulled up safely at the next opportunity and encountered the same problem as I was pulling over using the brakes.

I got out of the car to investigate. Brakes and calipers looked fine and I couldn’t see any brake fluid leaking from anywhere. I safely stopped off to a nearby garage but they didn’t have time to investigate as they were about to close for the day. I described the problem to one of the mechanics and he said it sounds like there is no servo.

I was concerned by this issue and wanted it addressed ASAP as I could be driving a death trap. I called my friend Colin who kindly offered to look at it for me. I safely drove the 20 miles or so up to his via the M9. He couldn’t find the fault to begin with.

Luckily, I had Marina Brian’s phone no and decided to call him. As I was describing the problem I was having, Brian stopped me mid sentence and knew exactly what I was going to say and what the fault was. He told me to check the vacuum hose above the starter under the engine cover. I think it goes from my EGR bypass and connects into something else. Can’t remember the terms Brian used. Brian suspected the vacuum pipe has a hole in it or has popped off drawing in air. After putting the phone down, we found that the vacuum hose had actually come off and a small part of the hose had chaffed so Colin cut this bit off and reconnected it back up. I drove it home and everything seems normal again.

According to Brian, this is quite a common issue so I suggest everyone check your vacuum hose to make sure it’s not chaffed or popped off as it could cost you dearly.

So, big thanks to Brian for his expert advise. He was spot on and potentially saved my life. The man is a genius.

And, thanks to Colin for helping me fix the issue. Only a 2 minute job in the end.

And don't I get a thanks for putting up with your Whatsapp whinging all day

Snetty · 25th April 2018, 19:35

Close call and scary too, Brian's encyclopedic knowledge of these cars saves the day once more.

Madderz · 25th April 2018, 19:36

I had a similar issue with a friend's Fabia.
Halfords looked over it first and needlessly changed the discs and pads, then I actually mended it!

It does always pay to look over vacuum pipes

Simondi · 25th April 2018, 19:46

Glad you are ok.

sworks · 25th April 2018, 20:13

Replaced mine last year as a precaution

Dallas · 25th April 2018, 20:57

I've had this happen to me on a Ford Galaxy, and its not fun, it certainly gives you a scare, as you say Rav.

The problem I had was... One day I had to jump-start the Galaxy by pushing, the bumping of the vehicle jolted the engine so much it pulled-out the vacuum pipe, it took me hours to find out why I had no brakes.

Comfortably Numb · 25th April 2018, 21:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by keithst24

Is this just a tractor problem ? or can it happen to all variants

And well done Brian

I think it is probably only a diesel problem, as they need a vacuum pump to generate vacuum, whereas petrol engines don't - they get it from the inlet manifold - I think.

BoroRover · 25th April 2018, 21:36

I remember a scary moment nearly going through the garage door driving a Mk 3 Cortina. A vacuum hose, with minuscule cracks in the rubber was to blame. A section of heater hose cured the problem. Those were the days !!

25th April 2018, 19:28	#1
Ravinder This is my second home Rover 75 saloon x2, Rover 75 Tourer x2, Rover 220 Coupe Turbo Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Kirkcaldy, Fife Posts: 9,036 Thanks: 2,278 Thanked 2,852 Times in 1,718 Posts	Got a fright today I left the house this afternoon to run a couple of errands in my 75 diesel. At the lights, I Put my foot on the brake pedal but the pedal was solid and the car didn’t want to stop. I stomped on it a few times and the car gradually slowed down narrowly avoiding hitting the car in front of me. I haven’t experienced this before and got a fright. I pulled up safely at the next opportunity and encountered the same problem as I was pulling over using the brakes. I got out of the car to investigate. Brakes and calipers looked fine and I couldn’t see any brake fluid leaking from anywhere. I safely stopped off to a nearby garage but they didn’t have time to investigate as they were about to close for the day. I described the problem to one of the mechanics and he said it sounds like there is no servo. I was concerned by this issue and wanted it addressed ASAP as I could be driving a death trap. I called my friend Colin who kindly offered to look at it for me. I safely drove the 20 miles or so up to his via the M9. He couldn’t find the fault to begin with. Luckily, I had Marina Brian’s phone no and decided to call him. As I was describing the problem I was having, Brian stopped me mid sentence and knew exactly what I was going to say and what the fault was. He told me to check the vacuum hose above the starter under the engine cover. I think it goes from my EGR bypass and connects into something else. Can’t remember the terms Brian used. Brian suspected the vacuum pipe has a hole in it or has popped off drawing in air. After putting the phone down, we found that the vacuum hose had actually come off and a small part of the hose had chaffed so Colin cut this bit off and reconnected it back up. I drove it home and everything seems normal again. According to Brian, this is quite a common issue so I suggest everyone check your vacuum hose to make sure it’s not chaffed or popped off as it could cost you dearly. So, big thanks to Brian for his expert advise. He was spot on and potentially saved my life. The man is a genius. And, thanks to Colin for helping me fix the issue. Only a 2 minute job in the end. __________________ Wanted - Indian bride. Cash waiting. (All sorted - bargain) First name and forum name: Ravinder Rover 75 2.0 CDT Connoisseur SE 116 (160 remap) Royal Blue (JFM) This vehicle was the 50,481st 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381 This vehicle was the 2,238th 75 CDT Connoisseur SE to be made out of 3,775 This vehicle was the 5,002nd 75 in Royal Blue (code: JFM) to be made out of 14,420 Royal Blue 75s

25th April 2018, 19:32	#2
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25th April 2018, 19:46	#6
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25th April 2018, 19:35	#4
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25th April 2018, 19:36	#5
Madderz Gets stuck in MG ZT-T Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Barnsley Posts: 594 Thanks: 233 Thanked 132 Times in 121 Posts	I had a similar issue with a friend's Fabia. Halfords looked over it first and needlessly changed the discs and pads, then I actually mended it! It does always pay to look over vacuum pipes

25th April 2018, 20:57	#8
Dallas This is my second home 1979 Capri 1.6L, 1982 Capri 1.6L, 2016 Dacia Stepway Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dorset Posts: 8,595 Thanks: 3,496 Thanked 3,397 Times in 2,218 Posts	I've had this happen to me on a Ford Galaxy, and its not fun, it certainly gives you a scare, as you say Rav. The problem I had was... One day I had to jump-start the Galaxy by pushing, the bumping of the vehicle jolted the engine so much it pulled-out the vacuum pipe, it took me hours to find out why I had no brakes.

25th April 2018, 21:36	#10
BoroRover Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Middlesbrough Posts: 1,518 Thanks: 1,861 Thanked 723 Times in 471 Posts	I remember a scary moment nearly going through the garage door driving a Mk 3 Cortina. A vacuum hose, with minuscule cracks in the rubber was to blame. A section of heater hose cured the problem. Those were the days !!