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JayGee Member Since: 27 Jul 2021 Location: London Posts: 3246 |
Please do not drive the car like this for the sake of other road users. 2012 TDV8 Vogue (L322) |
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10th Dec 2024 6:57pm |
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RangeRov Member Since: 24 Jun 2019 Location: Stockholm Posts: 57 |
Is it that bad? Can the line burst?
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10th Dec 2024 7:06pm |
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Pawl Member Since: 07 Nov 2017 Location: West Midlands Posts: 693 |
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.
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10th Dec 2024 7:22pm |
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tj196443 Member Since: 08 Oct 2018 Location: Newcastle Posts: 170 |
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. |
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10th Dec 2024 8:33pm |
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UK Marine Member Since: 22 Jul 2016 Location: Durham, County Durham UK Posts: 830 |
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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10th Dec 2024 10:12pm |
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Cam-Tech-Craig Member Since: 03 Aug 2011 Location: Gloucestershire Posts: 16294 |
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!!! |
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10th Dec 2024 11:35pm |
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will308f Member Since: 19 Apr 2022 Location: plymouth Posts: 417 |
i can’t tell you to drive it but i know wouldn’t |
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11th Dec 2024 9:06am |
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chicb Member Since: 27 Nov 2019 Location: Dundee Posts: 47 |
Can't believe your asking the question. More so that your waiting 3 weeks to get it fixed
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11th Dec 2024 9:15am |
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Eastsoutheast Member Since: 10 Jan 2023 Location: Wimblington Posts: 120 |
I wouldn’t drive for the sake of yourself and every other road user and pedestrian.
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11th Dec 2024 11:04am |
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supershuttle Member Since: 20 Mar 2011 Location: Lancashire Posts: 3813 |
I got a full blown burst - scary - limped to Indie using handbrake only - very scary and dangerous. Geoff |
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11th Dec 2024 11:20am |
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PaulTyrer Member Since: 22 Jul 2013 Location: Devizes, Wiltshire Posts: 1254 |
One word, DON'T!
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11th Dec 2024 11:44am |
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RangeRov Member Since: 24 Jun 2019 Location: Stockholm Posts: 57 |
Thanks for all input! The car will stand still. 2009 L322 4.2 Supercharged |
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11th Dec 2024 3:22pm |
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RangeRov Member Since: 24 Jun 2019 Location: Stockholm Posts: 57 |
Hi all!
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20th Dec 2024 12:23pm |
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Stuart- Member Since: 16 Dec 2017 Location: UK and Hong Kong Posts: 316 |
It may be they haven't bled it properly. Is it spongy or soft? 2017 4.4 SDV8 Autobiography in black
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20th Dec 2024 12:32pm |
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