..Again as said, rather depends how you mean "bad".
Are you getting fade, or is the pedal falling to the floor from cold.
Diagnose then solve
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| Author: | leeboy728 [ Tue Jul 07, 2009 7:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | brakes???? |
my brakes on my fiesta seem to be shockingly bad! i have recently had new shoes put on and dont think it needs new front pads. is it a case of just bleeding my brakes or is there other things that could help? dont really trust the mechanic who put the shoes on either. thanks |
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| Author: | - Danny Boy - [ Tue Jul 07, 2009 8:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: brakes???? |
Fiesta brakes are bad anyway to be honest lol. Either get new pads and disks - like mintex fast road or something. Or get new brake fluid which will help. It will only need bleeding if they are spongey. But it needs to be re-newed every 3 years anyway. |
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| Author: | woodsy_mv6 [ Tue Jul 07, 2009 9:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: brakes???? |
..Again as said, rather depends how you mean "bad". Are you getting fade, or is the pedal falling to the floor from cold. Diagnose then solve
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| Author: | EvilDes [ Wed Jul 08, 2009 8:43 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: brakes???? |
Funny that, my Si brakes were superb! Standard aswell...  I replaced the rear cylinders in the drums, new shoes, new front pads, new front discs, new calipers, and a good bleed of the whole system, and they were fantastic AFTER I bedded them in! Did you bed your brakes in? If you haven't you may very well have glazed them up. Also, you don't mention in what way they're bad? Are they spongy? If so that would imply they need bleeding. Had a look in your engine bay for any oddities on the brake servo? That may be shot. More details needed! |
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| Author: | leeboy728 [ Thu Jul 16, 2009 6:39 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: brakes???? |
yer they are a bit spongey just generally bad but i think it definately needs bleeding and new brake fluid thanks |
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| Author: | EvilDes [ Fri Jul 17, 2009 7:49 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: brakes???? |
If it's all done right then the standard Si brakes are fine for the car. Like I say, mine were absolutely spot on as I kept on top of them and replaced near enough everything over time. Spongey pedal feel sounds like there's air in the system. If I was you, bleed the lot and start over with fresh fluid. Will take it's time as it's fiddly so might be worth your while buying one of those one man bleeding kits to help you along the way. |
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| Author: | Jam [ Mon Jul 20, 2009 12:28 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: brakes???? |
gunsons eezi bleed kits are silly simple to use and at 15 quid alot less hassle than getting someone to pump the pedal! go furthest to nearest on the nipples. i.e drivers side rear. pass side rear. drivers side front. pass side front. make sure the fluid comes out clean and bubble free. rear shoes take a bit more bedding in time than front pads as they do less work. but shouldnt be that bad. no more than a couple of weeks max at a guess. i cant remember the last time i did them. but i do remember them being a bit pony till they bedded in. but the pedal wasnt rubbish. hope that helps Jam. |
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| Author: | leeboy728 [ Mon Jul 20, 2009 7:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: brakes???? |
helps alot cheers |
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