[tckim]

I have a 2001 V40 2.0T and the brakes are real bad for the first 30 seconds/ 200 meters. I have to stand on the brakes to get the car to stop. The dealer has changed the vacuum hose and valve with no improvement. Any suggestions.

 

[Tech]

Has the vaccum pump been relocated to the engine compartment yet?In the us there was a recall on them for that problem.

 

[tckim]

On sending the car into the dealers workshop again they now want to change the vacuum pump at a cost of US400. There is no recall here and I am told that the vacuum pump is located in the engine compartment near the steering column.Any ideas.

 

[tckim]

Sent the car back to the dealer with a copy the American recall which I downloaded from the net. As a goodwill gesture the pump was changed for free and the problem no longer exist.

 

[Tech]

Im glad to hear that you got it fixed free of charge.