bad brakes

1. Reecesaxo L-plater Joined: Feb 2013 Blackpool Posts: 84 1998 saxo vtr 53 vts conversion

   #1 16th April 2013, 20:38

   o just bought a pahse 2 in posiedon blue for a grand total of £200 in prestine condition inside and very good condition outside apart from a dint in offside front wing! she starts and drives all gears select ok but i have noticed the brakes are really bad! you really have to press hard for it to stop! this car has been stood for nearly two years any idea what it could be? fluid is fine maybe air locked or something?
2. m4tt274 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Sep 2011 Doncaster Posts: 2627 Fabia VRS, mk1 fiesta + some others

   #2 16th April 2013, 20:50

   saxo brakes are usually heavy, if its really bad though i would look into the servo/master cylinder.
3. FutileBinkie L-plater Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 39 Posi Blue 2002 VTR

   #3 16th April 2013, 20:56

   Have you checked the basics such as completely worn pads?
4. Mike1994 Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 170

   #4 16th April 2013, 20:59

   seized caliper slid?
5. Reecesaxo L-plater Joined: Feb 2013 Blackpool Posts: 84 1998 saxo vtr 53 vts conversion

   #5 16th April 2013, 21:17

   discs when i got it were completely rusted over! all discs seem in good condition and no grooves or nasty noises