Sh*t Brakes

1. Scorgie01 Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2011 Arbroath Posts: 507 ax, forte, Furio

   #1 16th January 2012, 12:57

   I have a few problems with my brakes and im guessing they are all symptoms of one faulty component.
   
   1.My Brake pedal has a fair bit of travel in it before the brakes are engaged. However this excess travel varies depending on how often they have been used previous.
   
   2.If i press the brakes, and bring the car to a stop but keep my foot on the brake pedal it slowly travels further down (like brake fluid is leaking out) But their isnt any visible leaks anywhere on the car.
   
   3. This may just be me but sometimes it feels like the fron tbrakes are doing more then the back and other times it feels like the back is braking harder then the front.
   
   Im thinking possibly the rubber seals in the master cylinder and/or servo but want to make sure before i buy the parts.
   
   Any ideas?
2. P_Connor Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 972

   #2 16th January 2012, 13:15

   I have more or less the same thing happening to mine apart from when you mentioned the fact that when you stop it seems like it is losing brake fluid. The fronts are doing the majority of the braking for me. Mine are also warped.... I think a full brake service will have to be done, but I want to have a go at them myself!
3. Scorgie01 Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2011 Arbroath Posts: 507 ax, forte, Furio

   #3 16th January 2012, 13:20

   The brakes are fairly simple to service, Thats why this problem is annoying me so much.
   
   It may also be worth mentioning that i have serviced the front calipers and recently replaced the disks and pads. I aslo have new brake shoes on the back, again, i cleaned and greased all moving parts.
4. Simon0014 Established Member Joined: Aug 2010 Chippenham/Bristol Posts: 1892 1962 Austin Mini, BMW 330ci

   #4 16th January 2012, 13:22

   Probably just needs new fluid put in. Over time air and moisture (water) can leak into the lines hence why you get the increase pedal movement and the performance is reduced.
   
   When you bleed them after make sure all the air is definitely out
5. Scorgie01 Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2011 Arbroath Posts: 507 ax, forte, Furio

   #5 16th January 2012, 13:24

   Ah ok, I assumed because it was a sealed system it would be fine, But i gues it does make sence. I will make that my next port of call. Thanks
6. Gandi699 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 9100 Amazon green VTR 16v, Inferno RS clio 182

   #6 16th January 2012, 23:19

   Check your flexi hoses, I had one that was swelling and giving that pedal "sink" and then it burst on me
7. user_36198 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2009 ilkeston derbyshire Posts: 9823 C2 VTR stripped, 406hdi, clio 172

   #7 16th January 2012, 23:21

   also check the adjustment of the linkage from pedal to master cylinder
8. Scorgie01 Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2011 Arbroath Posts: 507 ax, forte, Furio

   #8 17th January 2012, 00:17

   Thanks guys, will check that tomorrow and replace the brake fluid