1996 Vauxhall Monterey serious brake problem
Year: 1996
Variant: 3.1 LTD auto
Categories:
Steering, Suspension, Brakes, Wheels & Tyres
Brakes working fine one minute then no brakes at all, not spongy, hard pedal and nothing happening and grinding noise from right front wheel, pads are perfect and pistons not seized and play in the steering wheel, need help urgently
Posted: Feb 8, 2013 (11 years ago)
The grinding noise could be the abs kicking in for some reason. As for the play in the steering wheel, check that the hub is not loose, also check the drive shaft joint...
Posted Feb 8, 2013 (11 years ago)
If it has reluctor rings fitted there may be one cracked which can cause that issue.but not 100percent on type of detection system on that model.:)
Posted Feb 8, 2013 (11 years ago)
Thanks for the help about my brakes on the Vauxhall Monterey, major major problem now, 185.000 miles on the clock and it seems that the cambelt has now gone, I have had a couple of suggestions about getting the thing repaired but impartial advice would be welcome,is it worth getting it done or scrapping the car ?
Thanks
Ken
Thanks
Ken
Posted Feb 10, 2013 (11 years ago)
The grinding noise could be the abs kicking in for some reason. As for the play in the steering wheel, check that the hub is not loose, also check the drive shaft joint...
Posted Feb 11, 2013 (11 years ago)
It all depends on whether that is an interference engine and what damage is caused to head , valves etc . Could be more than car is worth .
Posted Feb 19, 2013 (11 years ago)
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