Hi all
Well I seem to have problem with my saxo 1.1. My sax has done about 15 000miles (no I'm not kidding) in 11 years. I Was looking for a cheap first car and this one was in very good condition. After a quick service (spark plugs, oil change, oil filter) it felt as good as new. The brakes however were a bit "weak" Not that its an MOT failure but they don't feel quite "sharp". When I press the brake pedal the car brakes, but the pedal feels really soft. This soft feeling continues until the pedal is about 50% pressed down. Then I can feel the brakes are really working.
Another day I was waiting at the traffic lights, so I used the handbrake and pulled it up about 6 clicks. The car still managed to move backward.... also when I brake very softly a light grinding sound is noticeable from the front.
Yesterday when I pushed the brake pedal I heard a "sucking squeak sound" which got louder as I pressed a few times. Could the brake servo be failing? Or is it just air in the brake circuit?
Sorry for my English I'm from Belgium so some sentences may sound a bit strange. Thanks for your help
Well I seem to have problem with my saxo 1.1. My sax has done about 15 000miles (no I'm not kidding) in 11 years. I Was looking for a cheap first car and this one was in very good condition. After a quick service (spark plugs, oil change, oil filter) it felt as good as new. The brakes however were a bit "weak" Not that its an MOT failure but they don't feel quite "sharp". When I press the brake pedal the car brakes, but the pedal feels really soft. This soft feeling continues until the pedal is about 50% pressed down. Then I can feel the brakes are really working.
Another day I was waiting at the traffic lights, so I used the handbrake and pulled it up about 6 clicks. The car still managed to move backward.... also when I brake very softly a light grinding sound is noticeable from the front.
Yesterday when I pushed the brake pedal I heard a "sucking squeak sound" which got louder as I pressed a few times. Could the brake servo be failing? Or is it just air in the brake circuit?
Sorry for my English I'm from Belgium so some sentences may sound a bit strange. Thanks for your help