29-07-2020, 11:58 AM
Hi All,
I have a 2006 Peugeot Partner Combi, 2.0 HDI. Have had some strange occurrences with the brakes recently, and have searched the forum with some reporting similar but not located a clear solution.
My wife works for the NHS and relies on the vehicle - braking issues/risk of being stranded are very worrying. Especially since the AA will due to Covid only recover a vehicle not the occupant.
Initial problem was what appeared to be a seized nsf calliper. Duly replaced, and seemed fine.
Fortnight later it appeared both brakes were stuck on.
Once everything cooled down, system seemed normal.
As a 'no brainer' and affordable fix, replaced both front brake hoses. carefully flushed and and re-bled whole system.
Unable to replicate fault, so far.
But, as appeared after the calliper replacement, first time, all seems fine - but no way of telling if there is an underlying fault - and if so, is still present.
We live in a rural location - and I'm worried about her getting stuck in a vulnerable position as happened last time.
I've spoken to dealers but I am not convinced that they wont simply start swapping expensive components to "see what happens" (eg abs unit, m/cyl. / servo)....which, without being sure which it is is simply unaffordable.
Has anyone had this problem - and managed to solve it?
And/or performed any reliable tests to isolate/prove the faulty component?
I live near Worthing, Sussex - apart from the main dealers (unaffordable) would anyone know of an experienced expert within reach who could help please?
many thanks.
I have a 2006 Peugeot Partner Combi, 2.0 HDI. Have had some strange occurrences with the brakes recently, and have searched the forum with some reporting similar but not located a clear solution.
My wife works for the NHS and relies on the vehicle - braking issues/risk of being stranded are very worrying. Especially since the AA will due to Covid only recover a vehicle not the occupant.
Initial problem was what appeared to be a seized nsf calliper. Duly replaced, and seemed fine.
Fortnight later it appeared both brakes were stuck on.
Once everything cooled down, system seemed normal.
As a 'no brainer' and affordable fix, replaced both front brake hoses. carefully flushed and and re-bled whole system.
Unable to replicate fault, so far.
But, as appeared after the calliper replacement, first time, all seems fine - but no way of telling if there is an underlying fault - and if so, is still present.
We live in a rural location - and I'm worried about her getting stuck in a vulnerable position as happened last time.
I've spoken to dealers but I am not convinced that they wont simply start swapping expensive components to "see what happens" (eg abs unit, m/cyl. / servo)....which, without being sure which it is is simply unaffordable.
Has anyone had this problem - and managed to solve it?
And/or performed any reliable tests to isolate/prove the faulty component?
I live near Worthing, Sussex - apart from the main dealers (unaffordable) would anyone know of an experienced expert within reach who could help please?
many thanks.