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Expert: - 6/13/2009


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Driving my Rolls Royce this afternoon, i braked and the pedal went to the floor the warning lights came on and there was virtually no braking effort i have never had any problems like this before, can you help please
Many thanks

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This only happens after many warnings that the car has been giving have been missed by your service provider, so fire him. or ignored by you dangerous with such a massively heavy car. Well lets begin by first preparing you for a financial shock. the braking system on your auto has lost the ability to build sufficient hydraulic pressure to effectively stop your car. two separate hydraulic systems have failed. which is a marvel of neglect. it starts with the two brake pumps that are mounted atop the engine and driven by the engine's cam. these must be able to independently supply approximately 3,600 psi pressure each to the two nitrogen Spheres mounted on the lower portion of the engine accessible from beneath the auto from there if the rest of the system is sound and not leaking the braking fluid you (should) be in good shape, or as you Brits say spot on. if you are in need of a knowledgeable fellow on your side of the pond let me know I have a very good friend there that is the bomb with Rollers. there is much more to this system but this is the area where most of the problems exist on Rolls and Bentley products with the Citroen Licensed braking system. Cheers Mate JM

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Jorge Martinez. Rolls Royce & Bentley specialists

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Al Questions regarding the upkeep of Roll Royce & Bentley I am a Factory Certified Master Technician retired after Rolls and Bentley ceased to exist. I do not work on BMW or Volkswagen's garbage disguised with the Rolls Royce and Bentley badge's

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Ariel Industries – Monte Video, Uruguay 2005 – 2008 / Chief Engineer – Plant Manager Designed electrical 240 / 480 schematic and fire suppression system for building and factory operation. Prestige Imports – Miami Beach, Florida 2003 – 2005 / Shop Foreman Chief Specialist Lamborghini, Ferrari, Lotus and Aston Martin. Managed a team of 10 technicians. Lauderdale Imports – Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 2001 – 2003 / Shop Manger - Lead Technician Specialist in the repair of Rolls Royce and Bentley. Braman Motor Cars – West Palm Beach, Florida 1999 – 2001 / Shop Manger - Lead Technician Specialist in the repair of Rolls Royce and Bentley. Executive Motor Works – Boca Raton, Florida 1993 – 1999 / Owner-Founder Directly responsible for the overall profitability, sales and service for Rolls Royce and Bentley specialty restoration and repair shop, which generated more the $ 8 million annually in sales revenues. Defined and implemented long and short-term objectives, oversaw and controlled all daily operations, policy implementation, advertising/promotions and strategic directions. Set and administered budgets; initiated cost controls to ensure profitability. Recruited, hired and motivated a staff of 14 including key management and support personnel for sales, service, parts and body shop departments; evaluated overall and individual performance and devised and implemented proactive management training processes. Establish departmental goals with management teams, which were based on exceeding the expectations of the customers through continuous improving services. Provided an environment of mutual trust and respect and demanded the highest ethical and professional standards from the staff and management. Sold the business in 1999.

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The Silver Lady, Miami Herald.

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PRIVATE CERTIFICATIONS: Lotus Cars USA, Inc – Lawrenceville, Georgia Certified Technician of Lotus Rolls Royce & Bentley – Factory Certified Technician for Rolls Royce and Bentley Lamborghini USA – Boston, Massachusetts Certified Technician of Lamborghini Morton College – Berwyn, Illinois Certified Technician – HVAC Airco Technical – Chicago, Illinois Certified Welder – MIG, TIG, ARC, Plasma ASC – Miami, Florida Certified Master Technician EDUCATION: Eisenhower College – Seneca Falls, New York Mechanical Engineering – BA

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