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RangeRov



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Small break fluid leak - Can I drive the car?

My garage highlighted rusty brake lines last week and I'm pending to get into the shop to fix this in 3 weeks. Got an alert of low brake fluid yesterday evening and this evening I found this small spot under the front left side.

Can I top up with DOT 4 and keep driving until I'm going to the garage?

Car is 4.2 supercharger.

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 2009 L322 4.2 Supercharged

Post #706558 10th Dec 2024 6:39pm
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JayGee



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Please do not drive the car like this for the sake of other road users. 2012 TDV8 Vogue (L322)

Post #706559 10th Dec 2024 6:57pm
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RangeRov



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Is it that bad? Can the line burst?

My plan was to drive and purchase brake fluid and I'll need to drive the car to the garage for the fix. 2009 L322 4.2 Supercharged

Post #706560 10th Dec 2024 7:06pm
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Pawl



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England 2007 Range Rover Vogue TDV8 Cairns Blue

If you're finding brake fluid under the car and noticable loss from the reservoir, the pipes have rusted badly & could suddenly lose all pressure if the brakes are pressed hard in an emergency.
Only rust is preventing significant fluid loss / total loss of braking !

I recently was annoyed that my local MOT tester failed my car because of rusty brake pipes.
I had looked at them & they didn't look bad where I could see them.
However, when I bent the pipes slightly while replacing them, 1 broke totally & I had to accept they were much worse than I realised !
Replacing them was a painful job - but the new pipes will outlast the car . Paul,
2001 Discovery 2 TD5, 211,000 miles & climbing
2006 FFRR TDV8 Vogue 151,000 miles & now sold
Member of Midland (Land) Rover Owners Club, www.mroc.co.uk

Post #706561 10th Dec 2024 7:22pm
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tj196443



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United Kingdom 2010 Range Rover Vogue TDV8 Zermatt Silver

Hi, I had a slight leak noticed the day before the RR was due its MOT last year, it actually burst when they did the test. It’s just not worth taking the chance especially when you consider the size and weight of these cars.

Post #706562 10th Dec 2024 8:33pm
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UK Marine



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England 2003 Range Rover Vogue 4.4 V8 Zambezi Silver

When I bought my first car my Dad gave me a piece of advice, he said ‘keep your windows and mirrors clean and never skimp on your brakes’, I’ve followed that advice all of my driving life. If you have any doubts about doing your brakes lines now just look at your family. It really is that serious given how badly yours are leaking, I would even go so far as to say have it trailered or recovered to the workshop. ______________________________
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Post #706570 10th Dec 2024 10:12pm
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Cam-Tech-Craig



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Yeah don’t drive it sir… Too many of these burst during testing so if that don’t tell you it’s not a great idea to drive it! Nothing will!!!

Post #706572 10th Dec 2024 11:35pm
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will308f



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i can’t tell you to drive it but i know wouldn’t

Post #706583 11th Dec 2024 9:06am
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chicb



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Can't believe your asking the question. More so that your waiting 3 weeks to get it fixed Censored
We all know your going to drive it, your just asking the question hoping you can absolve yourself of blame should the worst happen.
Glad your in Sweden, so I won't find myself in front of you or coming towards me
UN Censored BELIEVABLE

Post #706584 11th Dec 2024 9:15am
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Eastsoutheast



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United Kingdom 2012 Range Rover Vogue TDV8 Santorini Black

I wouldn’t drive for the sake of yourself and every other road user and pedestrian.

I recently put an Alfa 156 through its MOT and the front OS brake flexi pipe burst during the test. Literally all braking power was lost and due to the garages inability to repair I had to drive it home. Luckily I live 1/2 mile from the garage and only use one 30 mph road. I drove home at 20 mph with my hazards flashing.

Looking back I realise I shouldn’t have driven the car and only did so as was told to take it easy on the way home. The car will not move off my driveway until the brake pipes are all checked and all flexi pipes are replaced. 2012 4.4 TDV8 Vogue Santorini black ivory leather

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supershuttle



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England 2013 Range Rover Autobiography SDV8 Luxor

I got a full blown burst - scary - limped to Indie using handbrake only - very scary and dangerous. Geoff

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PaulTyrer



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United Kingdom 2006 Range Rover Supercharged 4.2 SC V8 Cairns Blue

One word, DON'T!


Also bear in mind that if you did drive it and the brakes failed and you had a crash, your insurance would be very unlikely to pay out AND you could be prosecuted for driving a car unfit for the road.

Post #706601 11th Dec 2024 11:44am
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RangeRov



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Thanks for all input! The car will stand still. 2009 L322 4.2 Supercharged

Post #706623 11th Dec 2024 3:22pm
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RangeRov



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Hi all!
Have now got the brake lines replaced and both rear brake hoses by a non indy LR shop. However, when driving it back home I've noticed that the brakes pedal takes at a much lower position than before. What's the symptoms / reason for this? 2009 L322 4.2 Supercharged

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United Kingdom 2017 Range Rover Autobiography SDV8 Santorini Black

It may be they haven't bled it properly. Is it spongy or soft? 2017 4.4 SDV8 Autobiography in black
2018 D300 SE Velar in champagne
Spiffing wheel centre caps, L322 sill repair panels, etc

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