brake light and pressue problem - Land Rovers Only

ryanc8514 · 06-07-2007, 09:36 PM

so after doing the cv joint replacement job that i have been putting off for so long i decided to bleed my brakes...after the cv job i noticed my brakes stopped working...im guessing its the brake light switch but idk, im going to test voltage to the lights tomorrow...about the brakes, i cant get good pressure to them...if i pump them once or twice it gains pressure instantly afterwards but the next time i try to brake i must pump the pedal once or twice again to have good pressure to stop..any ideas on what this could be?

p76rangie · 06-08-2007, 01:53 AM

You have not bleed them properly and you still have air in them.

Nomar · 06-08-2007, 06:23 AM

LOL! I agree with p76, bleed them again! I'll never agree with him again.

OkieRover · 06-08-2007, 07:14 AM

There is a specific procedure for the bleed. If you don't follow it you won't get it right. Read your manual. I know, I know, reading is hard. I hate to read my manual also.

If you don't have the procedure let me know.

p76rangie · 06-08-2007, 08:29 AM

There are certain safety aspects of a motor vehicle that you should not play with unless you know what you are doing. Brakes is one of them. The first couple of times you should get someone that knows what they are doing to help you.

I assume that the Rangie in question has ABS. This adds further complication to the task and you can esaily stuff up the ABS unit if you don't know what you are doing. A relatively simply job of changing brake pads can cause the ABS unit to fail if you don't do it correctly.

So my recommendation is not to read a manual and don't try and do it yourself. Take it to someone that knows what they are doing and watch and ask questions. Then maybe have a go next time if you are feeling confident.

RageRover · 06-08-2007, 11:44 AM

I agree with the guys, read the manual and seek someone with brake experience to assist you. When I did brakes on a friend of mine's truck and ended up bleeding all the way round, we found there was a special way of doing it, and by following the steps, we bled the system and got r' done. On a Rover system, especially that of ABS, requires a very sophisticated brake bleed procedure, so follow the manual.

ryanc8514 · 06-08-2007, 05:04 PM

ok well i got the brakes done and working good...i was just trying to figure out why my brake lights arent working, i tested the current to the bulbs and their was none..would this be a brake light switch problem?

OkieRover · 06-11-2007, 08:01 AM

It was on mine.

I think I have a write up on that on my site. It was about 2 years ago, I think.

I went and looked. NOPE. Never finished writing it up.
It's no big deal though.

06-07-2007, 09:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
ryanc8514 ryans ROVER Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 180 Gallery: 0	brake light and pressue problem so after doing the cv joint replacement job that i have been putting off for so long i decided to bleed my brakes...after the cv job i noticed my brakes stopped working...im guessing its the brake light switch but idk, im going to test voltage to the lights tomorrow...about the brakes, i cant get good pressure to them...if i pump them once or twice it gains pressure instantly afterwards but the next time i try to brake i must pump the pedal once or twice again to have good pressure to stop..any ideas on what this could be? __________________ ryan mura 1994 range rover county lwb -BIG BLUE 3" coil spring suspension lift -Procomp ES3000 shocks -custom snorkel -glasspack exhaust system -285/75/R16 all terrain tires -old school CB radio from the 80s-cobra -speakers loud enough to set off car alarms -LR3 side air vent

06-08-2007, 06:23 AM	#3 (permalink)
Nomar Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: in Virginia Posts: 260 Gallery: 0	LOL! I agree with p76, bleed them again! I'll never agree with him again. __________________ The mere fact that a flame thrower even exists is proof that sometime, somewhere, somebody said to themselves, "You know, I'd like to set those people over there on fire, but I'm just not close enough to get the job done."

06-08-2007, 11:44 AM	#6 (permalink)
RageRover Crazy about Rovers and more... Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Westland, MI Posts: 2,889 Gallery: 0	I agree with the guys, read the manual and seek someone with brake experience to assist you. When I did brakes on a friend of mine's truck and ended up bleeding all the way round, we found there was a special way of doing it, and by following the steps, we bled the system and got r' done. On a Rover system, especially that of ABS, requires a very sophisticated brake bleed procedure, so follow the manual. __________________ Pat Albaugh, Midwest Moderator "Diffage" -the point at which the truck's differential makes contact with the ground. http://www.cardomain.com/id/RageRover42Visit my RRC and others here!(updated as of September 15, 2006) 1995 RRC LWB -LT265/75R16 Pathfinder All Terrains -RTE 2" Lift Springs -Pro Comp ES9000 Shocks (from DAP Enterprises) -KMC Front Diff Guard -4 Desert Fox 55 watt Lighting -Radio Shack CB Radio (never know when signal fails on a cell phone) -2 Halogen Super Sport 100 watt forward lights -Custom slim style front bumper w/ integrated bull bar -Lowe's Special "Homemade" Snorkel -T-Case out of an 92' RRC

06-08-2007, 05:04 PM	#7 (permalink)
ryanc8514 ryans ROVER Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 180 Gallery: 0	ok well i got the brakes done and working good...i was just trying to figure out why my brake lights arent working, i tested the current to the bulbs and their was none..would this be a brake light switch problem? __________________ ryan mura 1994 range rover county lwb -BIG BLUE 3" coil spring suspension lift -Procomp ES3000 shocks -custom snorkel -glasspack exhaust system -285/75/R16 all terrain tires -old school CB radio from the 80s-cobra -speakers loud enough to set off car alarms -LR3 side air vent

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06-08-2007, 01:53 AM	#2 (permalink)
p76rangie Ian Matthews Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 2,156 Gallery: 0	You have not bleed them properly and you still have air in them.

06-08-2007, 08:29 AM	#5 (permalink)
p76rangie Ian Matthews Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 2,156 Gallery: 0	There are certain safety aspects of a motor vehicle that you should not play with unless you know what you are doing. Brakes is one of them. The first couple of times you should get someone that knows what they are doing to help you. I assume that the Rangie in question has ABS. This adds further complication to the task and you can esaily stuff up the ABS unit if you don't know what you are doing. A relatively simply job of changing brake pads can cause the ABS unit to fail if you don't do it correctly. So my recommendation is not to read a manual and don't try and do it yourself. Take it to someone that knows what they are doing and watch and ask questions. Then maybe have a go next time if you are feeling confident.

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