Brake Problem 172

[ron130888]

Hi,
I've had an issue with the brakes on my 172 twice now.

The brakes felt like they were on / sticking badly and the car wouldn't roll backwards at all and it took much more effort to pull away. The pedal was also a lot harder. Then I had the stop, ESP and service light come on. Turned the car off and back on again and all was fine?

Does anyone know what this could be or had the same issue - couldn't see anything on the search function.

Thanks

 

[ron130888]

Re: Brake Problem 172 FF

Had the problem again yesterday. Exactly the same as above. Turned car off and on again and all was ok. I described the problem to my local specialist but not they're not sure either.

 

[Cupman29]

Re: Brake Problem 172 FF

Vacuum valve?

 

[Dave.]

Vacuum valve, have a look in guides, I did a little write up about this prob, and the fix

 

[DrR]

Re: Brake Problem 172 FF

No idea, but there is not such car as a 172 FF, drop the FF

 

[Dave Hester]

Its a lot easier saying 172 ff than 172slow/overweight/model

 

[DrR]

Hows is writing 172 FF easier than just writing 172?

 

[Will.]

You either have 172 or 172 cup.

 

[Cupman29]

Now now guys!

 

[ron130888]

Vacuum valve, have a look in guides, I did a little write up about this prob, and the fix

Guides are for members only right?
What is a vacuum valve and is it a major fix costing major money? Thanks for reply, shame others go off topic.

 

[Dave.]

Guides are for members only right?
What is a vacuum valve and is it a major fix costing major money? Thanks for reply, shame others go off topic.

Cough up the £12 quid to join tight arse and you will find out lol

It's not an expensive job don't worry.

 

[Jonny1*2]

Linky Dave