lulzcow Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 I have been noticing that the more I have been driving my 97 Legwagon, 1/2 of the time when I start the car the brake pedal will be almost completely unresponsive. It will not begin braking until the pedal is basically pressed against the firewall. Or, will become responsive after being pumped 3 or 4 times, and only for a short period afterwards. The other 1/2 of the time, the brakes are perfectly tight, and responsive. My car has ABS, is this normal for ABS? Side note, two days ago I had one rotor and both sets of pads up front replaced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated broknindarkagain Posted July 20, 2011 I Donated Share Posted July 20, 2011 You should keep rotors done in pairs. Not keeping them close to the same thickness will screw with your brake bias side to side. You probably have air in the lines. Try bleeding your brakes. As well, check to make sure brake fluid isn't leaking anywhere -broknindarkagain My Current Project - Click Here COME AND TAKE IT "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lulzcow Posted July 20, 2011 Author Share Posted July 20, 2011 Thanks again, broknindarkagain. Really noobish question, but can I bleed the brakes myself? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated broknindarkagain Posted July 20, 2011 I Donated Share Posted July 20, 2011 You can buy a "one man bleeder". I usually just gravity bleed the brakes if I'm alone. Just pop open the bleeders and take the cap off the brake fluid resivoir. Let the fluid drain out for 10 or 15 minutes, keeping an eye on the fluid in the resivoir to make sure it stays full (top off as needed). Then close all the bleeders and check your brake pedal. http://www.wikihow.com/Bleed-Car-Brakes -broknindarkagain My Current Project - Click Here COME AND TAKE IT "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lulzcow Posted July 20, 2011 Author Share Posted July 20, 2011 You sir, have been most helpful. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated broknindarkagain Posted July 20, 2011 I Donated Share Posted July 20, 2011 No problem. good luck with it -broknindarkagain My Current Project - Click Here COME AND TAKE IT "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.