monkie Posted February 26 Author Share Posted February 26 Quick update: the other weekend it was fine enough to allow me to get the wheels off the ground and have a look at the problem. Everything regarding the brake pads/shoes and discs/drums all looked in order. I did purge new fluid through the system and it was quite dark stuff that came out. I think this has made quite a difference to the feel of the pedal, so hopefully that's it. I did notice though a fair bit of black gunge in the reservoir as if the seals are deteriorating. I can't remember what brand of master cylinder I got now when I exchanged it in 2019 (it wasn't out a blue box) but I do hope the seals aren't going after 5 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkie Posted July 21 Author Share Posted July 21 An update as I have finally solved the issue: Yesterday I replaced the master cylinder. Problem solved! I can't remember the make of the one I fitted in 2019 but I'm disappointed it only lasted 5 years. It's taken me a while to get round to it as I've been busy with jobs in the house and I must confess I have found a replacement vehicle... A Merc Vito van with a 3.0 V6 diesel - I love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sigi_H Posted July 21 Share Posted July 21 1 hour ago, monkie said: A Merc Vito van with a 3.0 V6 diesel - I love it Think about loving cars, which are not loveable 😁😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkie Posted July 21 Author Share Posted July 21 17 minutes ago, Sigi_H said: Think about loving cars, which are not loveable 😁😁 It doesn't leak, it is comfortable, it feels well built, it has loads of power.... Should I continue 😛 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sigi_H Posted July 21 Share Posted July 21 And where is the passion? The character? Every idiot can drive a perfect car 😃😃 but not all are able to keep a Land Rover running. For sure you are no idiot, but isn't it like that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkie Posted July 21 Author Share Posted July 21 6 minutes ago, Sigi_H said: And where is the passion? The character? Every idiot can drive a perfect car 😃😃 but not all are able to keep a Land Rover running. For sure you are no idiot, but isn't it like that? No, I agree with you. I've been looking for a while to replace my 110 with a newer one (puma). I've looked at lots and for the money they command, I just can't justify it. So I spent 1/3 the amount a 2012 puma station wagon would have cost me on a crew cab Vito. I use it mainly for trips to the diy store/builders merchant and camping with the wife and kids. It ticks those boxes well and I haven't been driving the 110 at all so it has to go I've sorted out the brakes and I'm going to put it through an MOT before I sell it so I know it's all safe for a new owner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sigi_H Posted July 21 Share Posted July 21 Come on, I'm just kidding. Everything you decide for you is better than my stupid recommendations, because you are the expert in your own things. I wish you won't regret 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snagger Posted July 22 Share Posted July 22 20 hours ago, monkie said: No, I agree with you. I've been looking for a while to replace my 110 with a newer one (puma). I've looked at lots and for the money they command, I just can't justify it. So I spent 1/3 the amount a 2012 puma station wagon would have cost me on a crew cab Vito. I use it mainly for trips to the diy store/builders merchant and camping with the wife and kids. It ticks those boxes well and I haven't been driving the 110 at all so it has to go I've sorted out the brakes and I'm going to put it through an MOT before I sell it so I know it's all safe for a new owner. Is that the CT110? 😢 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkie Posted July 23 Author Share Posted July 23 23 hours ago, Snagger said: Is that the CT110? 😢 It is my 110 I've had for 15 years now. Had lots of fun, learnt so much on the way and it's been a good hobby. I'm sure when the kids have grown up I'll come back to classic Defenders. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sigi_H Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 Blues Brothers Its cheaper to keep her. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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