VTR Brakes? They bad?

1. xVTR Newbie Joined: May 2012 Posts: 29 03' Saxo VTR Silver

   #1 8th May 2012, 22:15

   Hi all, just got an 03' VTR, after driving a ragged clio needing a few things replacing the brakes on the saxo feel worse than what I'm used too?
   
   Is it common that brakes are fairly squishy or bad..
   
   Other than that and a squeaky clutch pedal, loved it.
   
   
2. Gandi699 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 9100 Amazon green VTR 16v, Inferno RS clio 182

   #2 8th May 2012, 22:31

   Its a common problem but only when the car isnt that well cared for. Probably got air in the lines, try bleeding it first and obviously check for leaks and worn components
3. user_51160 Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2011 Norwich Posts: 538 Saxos (sold), Civic

   #3 8th May 2012, 22:33

   Saxo brakes are pretty shocking. I've recently driven a few other cars (C2, Passat, Corsa) where I've practically given myself whiplash when braking after being so used to the VTR's brakes.
   
   Then again, my front pads are getting a bit thin, so that might have something to do with it.
   
   If you want to be sure, change your pads and bleed the brakes
4. Chez99 Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2011 Pelton, Co.Durham Posts: 487 Saxo 52' Plate - Green Flatty.

   #4 9th May 2012, 10:38

   yeah my 1.1 after bleeding/new pads is still shocking, drove my GF's 1.1 206 and hers at x10 better, when i drove my dad vectra nearly put myself through the window.
5. Mezza2k11 Regular Poster Joined: Oct 2011 Billingham Posts: 311 Mk1 Punto, Mk2 Saxo VTR, Current Mk3 Ibiza Cupra

   #5 9th May 2012, 11:15

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Tc24 Saxo brakes are pretty shocking. I've recently driven a few other cars (C2, Passat, Corsa) where I've practically given myself whiplash when braking after being so used to the VTR's brakes. Then again, my front pads are getting a bit thin, so that might have something to do with it. If you want to be sure, change your pads and bleed the brakes

   I've driven my mam's 09 leon after driving my saxo. The brakes on that stop you instantly lol. And the clutch was soo sensitive too. But tbh for 02 i didn't think my saxo was too bad on the brakes.
6. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

   #6 9th May 2012, 11:26

   Compared to other brakes saxo`s aren`t amazing,even on my citroen zx the brakes were instant.
7. Pricklep Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 31279 Citroen Saxo VTS, S60 D5

   #7 9th May 2012, 11:35

   My old 1.0 micra brakes i dare say are sharper then my vts breaks LOL.
   
   They are really dreadful.
8. KamRacing Saxperience Addict Joined: Nov 2006 A farm shed in Aylesbury Posts: 14916 Corolla AE86 Peugeot 205 B18C (in bits)

   #8 9th May 2012, 11:44

   personally I like the brakes on these cars. I hate overservoed modern car brakes. It may give you confidence as they need a tiny bit of pressure but I like something a bit more progressive. I've test driven a new Leon and when braking you have to be so delicate.
   
   Badly maintained brakes are obviously cack. Poor tyres make a massive difference too.
   One thing about the bigger cars like the leon is the stability under heavy braking is better due to improved suspension and chassis
9. chinkostu Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2008 The wrong carpark Posts: 5152 Xantia 1.9TD

   #9 9th May 2012, 12:23

   When the brakes are warm on mine they are decent, don't half stink though. From cold theyre heartstopping, absolutely nothing until theres some heat in them, makes sliproads intense!
10. devilsadvocate Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2006 Maidstone Posts: 8210 Golf TDI

    #10 9th May 2012, 12:48

    Think its just a common thing, even when I fitted 266mm ones on my old GTI they wern't great.
11. KamRacing Saxperience Addict Joined: Nov 2006 A farm shed in Aylesbury Posts: 14916 Corolla AE86 Peugeot 205 B18C (in bits)

    #11 9th May 2012, 12:53

    Its because the tyres, chassis and suspension have the greatest effect on stopping distance rather than how big the disc is.
12. xVTR Newbie Joined: May 2012 Posts: 29 03' Saxo VTR Silver

    #12 9th May 2012, 20:34

    Very helpful, cheers! Glad it's not just mine then! Got it's MOT coming up fairly soon so I'll be bleeding the brakes and checking the pads then!
13. user_58912 Newbie Joined: May 2012 Derbyshire Posts: 26 97 Saxo Mischief 1.0 03 Daewoo kalos SX

    #13 13th May 2012, 15:28

    I only have a 1 litre Mischief but the brakes are horrendous. I never have been one for tailgating, I generally leave more than enough room for the car in front but Iv found that now Im driving a slow ass 1.0 Saxo with brakes that wouldnt stop a pushbike I generally like to leave about 2 miles distance to the car in front and I start to brake about two miles ahead of the turn off or junction Im coming up to lol.