and when I was on the motorway the other day driving at about 63mph I had to break suddenly and the car just carried on for a while before stopping. There is a metal bullbar on the front of the 4x4 which came with the car [which I'm getting removed ] could this be causing the problem?
The day I took it out of the garage it had passed it's MOT and had been fully serviced.. and I have noticed that at speeds over about 50mph it does have this tendency to not stop striaght away which is obviously worrying so I am not dirving it for the meanwhile.
What could be the problem and how could it be rectified if the MOT passed it as fine?
2007-10-21 06:38:48 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
TallPaul - Thank you for your sarcastic answer. I have never had an acident in my life neither do I have any points on my licence.. possibly unlike yourself. How should I know about cars and what causes brakes not to work. If you did not like my question you did not have to answer it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2007-10-21 06:59:40 · update #1
I asked if it was the bullbar as this may have been creating extra weight and therefore causing the car to stop a lot slower.
2007-10-21 07:10:51 · update #2
If it feels like you have to push on the brake pedal much harder than usual to slow down the car, it could be because your losing your power braking assist intermittently due to a failing power brake booster. This assumes you had your brakes checked out ok otherwise.
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2007-10-21 06:44:22 · answer #1 · answered by bobweb 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
your bull bars will not affect your braking system so do not remove because in the event of an accident your bull bars will stop a lot of the impact and damage tour front end. 4x4 are not the best vehicle in the world for braking because of there size. when your car went through the mot the garage should have given you a print out from when you car passed its brake test if not then speek to them. first check brake resevoir system may need topping up. second check in rear of wheels for any oily residue where your brake fluid might be leaking. if you have done these ans still not any better then take to another garage with a good reputation and not people like kwik fit or formula 1 auto centres a family run garage would be better
2007-10-21 08:02:52 · answer #2 · answered by Phill 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Jeep may be rougher ride but the two solid axles that make it that way also make it more durable. I have owned an '04 Vitara and had the rear axle seal go out on me after driving in conditions that you described on a daily basis. I had gear lubrication fluid everywhere not good. I did enjoy the ride a lot better and it was a very capable 4X4, but the durability was not there. As for the price of parts, I don't know since it was still under warranty. Since you drive alone most of the time an uncomfortable ride for your husband and other passengers from time to time will be an acceptable trade for a dependable vehicle. As for your dog there are several aftermarket companies that sell cargo area attachments for the Wrangler that will make it more comfortable and safer for your dog. Good Luck.
2016-05-24 00:46:57 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Those cars do not have the greatest brakes to begin with. If the car pulls to one side when you hit the brakes, you may have a problem with a caliper being frozen up or even some air in the lines, if the pedal is spongy. A fault with the master cylinder is also possible.
I would take the car to a mechanic and have it checked out and the brakes repaired. Have them test drive the vehicle and determine the problem.
It may cost some money, but what is your life worth to you and your family's?
good luck.
2007-10-21 07:02:24 · answer #4 · answered by Fordman 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If the garage that mot'd it tested it on the rolling road that was'nt set up for 4x4's it can damage the differential. which could affect the braking.
Also if they used a decelerometer they would only be doing 20 mph during the test so your problem would not have shown up.
2007-10-21 07:01:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Make sure your brake reservoir is topped up and is full. If so , then take it to a garage and get the full brake system checked .
2007-10-21 07:21:16 · answer #6 · answered by silversurfer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
could be master cylinder with air lock in it or worn or fluid nipples not tighten or worn or it could be leak in system or air in the system disks dirty or worn,calliper seized or faulty. check if you fluid is OK that's no leaks and check the fluid reservoir just to see if its low in fluid. if that checks out OK then it could be either one of the problems that indicated above. if you don't no what you doing or looking for just
get it checked out by a brake specialist.
2007-10-21 08:03:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
These cars are lovely to look at but all 4x4s are a bit more difficult to drive.
Personally, i wouldn't go above 50ish in one of them. We had one and it scared me more than my 140 mile per hour sports saloon or my husbands 5lt merc.
2007-10-21 06:47:11 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
bull bar causing the car not to stop, thats a new one, have you had the brake disc checked? i drive a range rover sports 4.6l in my job and they do tend to not stop instantly but found if i pump the brake quickly it stops really well
2007-10-21 06:57:32 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
ahas your breaks got abs as they r designed to break in straight line so do not stop straight away ... but if worried take to garage hun
2007-10-21 07:02:55 · answer #10 · answered by nutterorsaintuchoose 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋