[Soft brake pedal]

Hi Forum

I have a soft pedal on my NV300  registered 2017 and I require the forums help. The van recently went for an MOT and I noticed the soft pedal then. The van failed the MOT on the front discs. I replaced the discs and when I tried the brakes I still had a soft pedal. I bled the brakes starting at the back and no air was present. I know I don't have any brake fluid leaks. Looking on the internet I found the the possible cause was a leaking master cylinder. I was unable to purchase  a new one, so I purchased a used one and installed and still have the same issue. What I cannot say for sure is that the replacement master cylinder doesn't have the same fault.  Assuming the master cylinder is okay, I thought it might be the vacuum cylinder. With the break pressed and the engine started the pedal will go to the floor which is due to the vacuum assist. I have also run the engine and then stopped it and can get at least 3 assisted pedals. This I believe eliminates the vacuum cylinder. So I am now thinking it could be the ABS with a possible seal leak. Does anyone know how I can mechanically test it. If I have miss diagnosed the problem then I look forward to members comments.       

 

[Nissan NV300 Gearbox Failure]

Hi Trevor

I spoke to customer services and they will not provide a courtesy van. They have told me it is the responsibility of the distributor to provide a vehicle. I have sent a letter to the managing director of Nissan but as yet I haven't had a response.

I have tried to contact The UK Nissan warranty manager Mark Ford who I found on linkedin but I cannot find anyone in Nissan who knows his location or contact details

[Nissan NV300 Gearbox Failure]

Hi Trevor

The dealer sent me a text to say they have a new gearbox for me but due to recalls and other works they cannot book the vehicle in until the 4th of  December. They are unable to provide me with a courtesy van and have told  Nissan customer services that the vehicle is safe to drive. I have argued the point that it would be extremely irresponsible to knowingly let someone drive a vehicle that has a failing gearbox. It could  have a catastrophic failure with the potential to cause an accident or injury to the driver or others.

I am awaiting a call from Nissan customer services to see if they are going to change the decisions

Regards

Dave 

[Nissan NV300 Gearbox Failure]

Hi 

I have a Nissan NV300 van which is still covered under the warranty. I took it to a local dealer after the front transmission started to generate a noise which sounded like the gearbox. They have confirmed that it needs a new gearbox and its only done 27K. Is this a known issue.