brakes hard takes ages to slow down

1. Jimmer Newbie Joined: Aug 2011 thornbury Posts: 8

   #1 26th May 2012, 20:23

   alright evryone i recently bought another vtr its been a long time since i last owned one and think there somthing wrong with the brakes there hard to push down and takes so long to stop if anyone can help it will be much appriciated cheers james
2. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

   #2 26th May 2012, 21:38

   Bleed the brakes/check the fluid & check the pads for wear mate.
3. user_45140 Infrequent Poster Joined: Jun 2010 Braintree Essex Posts: 220 98 Mango West Coast and 00 focus zetec

   #3 26th May 2012, 23:19

   with the ignition off pump the pedal so it hardly moves. then with your foot still on the pedal start the car. it should sink slowly to the floor. if it dont it could be the servo aint working. check the hose running to it from the inlet for splits.
4. Mochachino Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card

   #4 26th May 2012, 23:44

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by cruze with the ignition off pump the pedal so it hardly moves. then with your foot still on the pedal start the car. it should sink slowly to the floor. if it dont it could be the servo aint working. check the hose running to it from the inlet for splits.

   I was going to suggest the same going by the OPs symptoms. Sounds like the vacuum hose may be split, not connected etc.
5. Jimmer Newbie Joined: Aug 2011 thornbury Posts: 8

   #5 27th May 2012, 13:24

   Thanks for the replys lads I have a look when finish work cheers
6. Jimmer Newbie Joined: Aug 2011 thornbury Posts: 8

   #6 27th May 2012, 18:07

   Tried the servo that workin fine might have to try bleeding the brakes hopefully that will sort it :/
7. user_51379 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2011 plymouth Posts: 2921 mk2 VTS

   #7 27th May 2012, 18:14

   there is a bleed order for the brakes.
   
   1. Passenger-side rear wheel
   2. Driver-side front wheel
   3. Driver-side rear wheel
   4. Passenger-side front wheel
8. Mochachino Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card

   #8 27th May 2012, 18:25

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by sam_16v there is a bleed order for the brakes. 1. Passenger-side rear wheel 2. Driver-side front wheel 3. Driver-side rear wheel 4. Passenger-side front wheel

   thats the wrong order though, you work your way from the furtherest away from the servo to the closest

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9. Jimmer Newbie Joined: Aug 2011 thornbury Posts: 8

   #9 27th May 2012, 19:07

   Thanks I try bleeding them tomorrow see if it sort the prob cuz it takes so long to come to a stop