Posted By: Dominic Rouse
!!!Brake Pressure!!! - January 01, 2001 12:11 am UTC
Ok, so I changed both the rear brake systems and bled them. When bleeding them (only the rear calipers - would've done all four but the bleeder valves on the front are rusted good!) the brake pedal got firmer and firmer until the bubbles & bleeding was over and by then it was nice and solid. I think great! A pat on the back for me! I check the fluid resevoir and it's at max, then go in the house and clean up.
I come out about 30 minutes later to take her for a soft spin around the block to test the brakes and the pedal is soft as mush! Almost right to the floor to feel braking! I found by pumping the pedal a little an increase of pressure occured and braking improved but had to this every time to get better braking. Checked resevoir and it hasn't moved from the max line.
So, whassup!?! Is there a settling time for brake pressure??!!?? Is it because I didn't bleed the front and there's still some air in the system?
Any ideas or similar experiences?
This next bity is only me venting frustration so ignore if need be:
Also, when I removed the rear left assembly I notice that my parking brake cable brace was held on by - get ready for this - a freakin' plastic tie wrap!! This was because the old caliper bolt hole for the brace had a broken bolt inside and the previous mechanic couln't be bothered I guess. After what I've seen in fixing my car I don't think I'll EVER give her in to those butchers who call themselves mechanics! Bastards!
Happy 2001 by the way!!!!!!
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90 Talon TSI - "Baby"
"See you at the stoplight...!!"
I come out about 30 minutes later to take her for a soft spin around the block to test the brakes and the pedal is soft as mush! Almost right to the floor to feel braking! I found by pumping the pedal a little an increase of pressure occured and braking improved but had to this every time to get better braking. Checked resevoir and it hasn't moved from the max line.
So, whassup!?! Is there a settling time for brake pressure??!!?? Is it because I didn't bleed the front and there's still some air in the system?
Any ideas or similar experiences?
This next bity is only me venting frustration so ignore if need be:
Also, when I removed the rear left assembly I notice that my parking brake cable brace was held on by - get ready for this - a freakin' plastic tie wrap!! This was because the old caliper bolt hole for the brace had a broken bolt inside and the previous mechanic couln't be bothered I guess. After what I've seen in fixing my car I don't think I'll EVER give her in to those butchers who call themselves mechanics! Bastards!
Happy 2001 by the way!!!!!!
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90 Talon TSI - "Baby"
"See you at the stoplight...!!"