This '98 Disco I picked up for my son is the cleanest, smoothest, quietest V8 Rover I've ever owned. I'm sure I took it off road for the first time in it's life yesterday, when I made it tow the trailer down the hill to pick up the trees we've cut down.
However, there is some oddities with the brakes.
However, there is some oddities with the brakes.
- The brakes and pads are "new". Look to have about 90% life left in them.
- The anti-lock braking does work, I've tested it in slippery conditions, and you can feel the feedback, and hear the buzzing just like normal.
- The anti-lock light is on at start-up, like normal.
- About 40% of the time, the light stays on after the initial check and driving.
- About 20% of the time, the light will come on at some point during the drive, wet or dry conditions.
- There is plenty of suction at the plenum to the brake booster, but I could not test the hose itself to see if it was blocked. It does not seem to have a leak.
- There does not seem to be any fluid leaks anywhere
- Is very soft when you start the car
- Seems a tiny bit soft after you've been driving a bit
- Does not compress when you repeatedly pump
- Does not lose compression when you hold it