MOT failure? no brake bleed valve?

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Sat 14 Aug 2004 23:10
MOT failure? no brake bleed valve? - Sarb11
the rear bleed valve on my car has sheared off is this an MOT failure? no brake fluid is leaking and the brakes perform fine.
the car is a 1990 Mk2 golf 1.3.

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Sun 15 Aug 2004 00:12
MOT failure? no brake bleed valve? - fossyant
Would say so, as this is essential for renewing fluids. Basic part but.........
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Sun 15 Aug 2004 00:37
MOT failure? no brake bleed valve? - Civic8
Sorry no messing around. replace both rear wheel cylinders. its not worth the hasle. its part of brake system and isnt worth the risk. I would replace. MOT or not
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Sun 15 Aug 2004 00:39
MOT failure? no brake bleed valve? - defender
not a cause for failure as long as the brakes test ok but wouldnt go telling them beforehand ,you could always bleed to the pipe joint if needed as if the piston/caliper is fully closed there is very little or no air in it.
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