what brake parts need to be replaced
what brake parts need to be replaced
i was braking fairly hard from quite a high speed today and the car was barly slowing down and the pedal was hard i felt if i pushed it any more id lock the brakes
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Re: what brake parts need to be replaced
Had you already been braking a lot just before needing them again? Brakes got too hot maybe and faded? If so then you'd not be able to lock the wheels anyway, it feels like brake failure (no more braking to be had, not good!!). If not then check pads and shoes to make sure they are not worn out or got oil/brake fluid contamination on them
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Re: what brake parts need to be replaced
When was the last time the fluid was changed?
Re: what brake parts need to be replaced
Agreed. Very much so.macplaxton wrote:When was the last time the fluid was changed?
How much of the system has been changed in your ownership? What model pads are you using?
Correctly serviced you never need a bootful to operate, even with overspecc'd tyres and an F7R in the lanes.
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Ex:
'89(F) 340 GL F7R (ex B172k) - Fake -> SBKV 300 Runner Up 08, 12; '91(H) 340 GL B14.4E - Kar; '88(F) 360 GLT B200E - Jet -> BKV 300 Runner Up 09; '89(G) 360 GLT B200E - Beast
Re: what brake parts need to be replaced
i ckecked all the pads and discs but i havent even looked at the brake fluid, think ill change it. whats the best fluid i can use?
Re: what brake parts need to be replaced
5.1 should be fine with everything you have, but tbh I've not bothered after the first time I tried. I still needed to change it after 6months, so I just do a 6 monthly change of dot 4.
'89(G) 340 GLE B172k
'03 S60 D5 SE, '91 (J) MX5, 1954 Cyclemaster
Ex:
'89(F) 340 GL F7R (ex B172k) - Fake -> SBKV 300 Runner Up 08, 12; '91(H) 340 GL B14.4E - Kar; '88(F) 360 GLT B200E - Jet -> BKV 300 Runner Up 09; '89(G) 360 GLT B200E - Beast
'03 S60 D5 SE, '91 (J) MX5, 1954 Cyclemaster
Ex:
'89(F) 340 GL F7R (ex B172k) - Fake -> SBKV 300 Runner Up 08, 12; '91(H) 340 GL B14.4E - Kar; '88(F) 360 GLT B200E - Jet -> BKV 300 Runner Up 09; '89(G) 360 GLT B200E - Beast
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Re: what brake parts need to be replaced
The boiling point of 5.1 is higher than 4, but it still absorbs water over time, which lowers the boiling point.
Recommended change interval is 18 or 24 months of normal use. Reduce this to a shorter period if under extreme conditions.
Recommended change interval is 18 or 24 months of normal use. Reduce this to a shorter period if under extreme conditions.
Re: what brake parts need to be replaced
Might be like when I bought mine. Fluid hadn't been changed for ages it seemed. Came out black. Full fluid flush solved a lot of problems
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Re: what brake parts need to be replaced
Could be any number of problems. If the car is not slowing down much the wheels are not likely to lock.
Pedal travels further to floor after alot of braking= brake fade -> fluid problems
Other problems:
sticking front calliper piston or slider pins
Rear brake adjuster seized/not operating
Blown out flexi hoses
Reservoir rubber plugs blocking the fluid flow into the master cylinder
Poor quality pads
Blockage in pipe
If you have time, cars of this age it is worth a full overhaul. Strip down the callipers, clean, de-rust and paint new seals, check sliders and holes, new hoses. New cylinders and general clean up, new rear hose.
Pedal travels further to floor after alot of braking= brake fade -> fluid problems
Other problems:
sticking front calliper piston or slider pins
Rear brake adjuster seized/not operating
Blown out flexi hoses
Reservoir rubber plugs blocking the fluid flow into the master cylinder
Poor quality pads
Blockage in pipe
If you have time, cars of this age it is worth a full overhaul. Strip down the callipers, clean, de-rust and paint new seals, check sliders and holes, new hoses. New cylinders and general clean up, new rear hose.
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Re: what brake parts need to be replaced
Sounds like the servo?? Without it, stopping is 'ard or non-existant. I would check the vacuum line to this as the ends of the rubber pipe can perish.
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