Seems there's a new problem with my Power Steering system which is now affecting my brakes! As most will know the PS and Brake warning lights run off the same system, and as I've got a knackered PS pump when the said warning light (!) (looks like that) came on I presumed it was the same seal in the pump gone!
To my surprise the PS reservoir was dribbling its fluid out of the top which initially indicated too much fluid in there, although I knew there wasn't! After having a look round that, checking the seals on the pump (all ok for now) and then the brake system for any problems we were a little stumped ('we' being myself and StepDad who has his own car repairs business!) as everything seemed ok to look at! The car drove ok for around 10miles, no brake problems or steering issues, then in slow moving traffic the brakes wet very juddery with alot of resistance in the pedal and even less stopping power compared to usual
Then, that night checking the manual it came to light that the 2 systems (PS & brakes) were more linked than first thought due to the Hydraulic Servo or Central Pressure Reservoir (after searching on here, is it aka the 'Bomb'? Quite apt considering!). Can anyone confirm that these symptoms are the bomb and if so, any reccomendations on how to replace it, ie who to go to as I believe they're around £220from VAG, and I've also read they can possibly be reconditioned, any truth in that and again if so, any reccomendations (I've read 7 Stars in a previous thread)? And the usual question, is it the same as any other Audi models, I'd guess the 20v is the same but any others?
Sorry for the long winded thread, but my greatest appreciation to anyone who can help out - damn frustrating having this car at times, but so enjoyable when all's well!
To my surprise the PS reservoir was dribbling its fluid out of the top which initially indicated too much fluid in there, although I knew there wasn't! After having a look round that, checking the seals on the pump (all ok for now) and then the brake system for any problems we were a little stumped ('we' being myself and StepDad who has his own car repairs business!) as everything seemed ok to look at! The car drove ok for around 10miles, no brake problems or steering issues, then in slow moving traffic the brakes wet very juddery with alot of resistance in the pedal and even less stopping power compared to usual
Then, that night checking the manual it came to light that the 2 systems (PS & brakes) were more linked than first thought due to the Hydraulic Servo or Central Pressure Reservoir (after searching on here, is it aka the 'Bomb'? Quite apt considering!). Can anyone confirm that these symptoms are the bomb and if so, any reccomendations on how to replace it, ie who to go to as I believe they're around £220from VAG, and I've also read they can possibly be reconditioned, any truth in that and again if so, any reccomendations (I've read 7 Stars in a previous thread)? And the usual question, is it the same as any other Audi models, I'd guess the 20v is the same but any others?
Sorry for the long winded thread, but my greatest appreciation to anyone who can help out - damn frustrating having this car at times, but so enjoyable when all's well!
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