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16-10-2011, 03:14 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Location: Melbourne
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Hi Guys.
I have a LT TDCI turbo diesel and now a couple of times after not driving it for a few days I have no vacuum assist for the brakes. It takes a couple of minutes to build up. I assume there is a leak somewhere I don't even know where the vacuum pump is located. Any ideas? Probably similar arrangement to the Turbo XR5 because they both run positive manifold pressures |
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17-10-2011, 06:03 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Dec 2009
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Mine does this in the morning after night layover, drive it out of the garage down a slight slope and no power brakes.
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17-10-2011, 11:43 AM
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Torquer
Join Date: Jul 2007
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I can't say I've had any brake issues, that doesn't sound normal to me.
If I remember correctly the LS had a recall where the rear brake hose would rub against something and cause a rupture, not sure whether LT was included in that. Have a look at the rear brake lines.
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17-10-2011, 11:49 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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It is not an issue with the hydrolic part of the brakes but rather with the vacuum (power) assistance with the brake pedal. I seem to be loosing vacuum so the first application required the pedal to be pushed very hard to do much.
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17-10-2011, 02:39 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Sausage Singlet NSW
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I just did a quick Google search and found an article from the Sydney Morning Herald regarding this issue and a recall by Ford. The article is dated Oct 2009 and the section concerning this stated as follows -
** Ford also issued a recall for some turbo-diesel Mondeos (and Focuses) for a faulty vacuum booster for the braking system. Should the booster fail, there wouldn't be enough vacuum to power the brakes effectively. The brakes would still work but the pedal may feel very hard to push and could initially feel as if the brakes aren't working at all. A Ford dealer will be able to tell you if a particular car was affected and whether it has been fixed. ** I'm not sure if this was for your model or not but it might be worth contacting your local dealer about it  Full article here - http://www.smh.com.au/news/motoring/...e#contentSwap1 Last edited by Russ; 17-10-2011 at 02:45 PM. |
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17-10-2011, 04:54 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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thanks Russ. I will give them a call.
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TDCI brake problems
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