Newbie to Saxo Desire

  1. Newbie Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 3
    #1
    Hi

    My partner has a 52plate desire and brakes are not up to scratch, the pedal is basically floored before any grip is felt.

    Not sure if

    FRONT:its the pads that are worn or if its more serious and perhaps brakes need a good old overhaul.

    REAR: Handbrake is basically pointing to roof to get any hold.

    As I dont have a Haynes manual and am new to this car any advise would be appreciated.

    Questions is it pads on front, shoes on back?

    or pads on both?

    Regards
    Buzz
  2. Newbie Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 3
    #2
    no replies?
  3. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 31279 Citroen Saxo VTS, S60 D5
    #3
    Welcome.

    yeah pads on front shoes on rear. Drums on 1.1s.
  4. L-plater Joined: Sep 2012 Sandown Posts: 85 2001 Saxo 1.1 Desire
    #4
    Take it to a garage (or google how to) and bleed the brakes. Brake fluid absorbs moisture after a while which then absorbs air so after a while, they will need bleeding. Unless its gone too far and you'll have to replace the fluid. Thats the cheapest and quickest option and would do that first!
  5. Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2010 Mid Wales Posts: 604 03 vtr
    #5
    Buy a haynes mate, it'll be worth it's weight in gold as it'll save you a bomb on servicing too!
  6. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: May 2009 ringwood Posts: 6305 suzuki swift 1.2 sz3
    #6
    Bleed your brakes, first call. Second, new discs and pads. I always do both at the same time if its a recent car you've picked up.
  7. Established Member Joined: Jan 2012 Cambridgeshire, England Posts: 2180 Saxo 1.1, Fiesta Zetec S
    #7
    Check your disks, shoes etc see if they're totally worn down, possibilty the handbrake needs adjusting, bleed the brakes etc
  8. Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2009 newcastle Posts: 980 2002 silver vts
    #8
    As said bleed brakes also check the rod on the bulkhead for play just about every saxo I have looked at has had a load of play on there