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| carcus |
 Oct 26 2016, 09:55 PM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 223 Joined: 16-March 16 From: Colorado Springs Member No.: 19,760 Region Association: Rocky Mountains  |
Brakes sucked when I got the car, leaking caliper, bad master. Got all new wheel bearings, new rotors, pads, master. No leaks in the system. I have to mash the brake pedal down and it still takes lots of effort to stop. My last 914 was not like this. The mechanic adjusted them but think he forgot to check the pedal adjustment. Any tips to this? Am I missing something. This is about the brake pedal movement to stopping the car. Even at a red light I need to use alot of pressure to keep the car from rolling. The brake pedal should not have that much effort. Really makes the car not fun to drive. And there is really no bite to the calipers to slow it down if I have to slam on the brakes.
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| 6freak |
Oct 27 2016, 07:33 PM
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MR.C Group: Members Posts: 4,740 Joined: 19-March 08 From: Tacoma WA Member No.: 8,829 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
you can compress air but not brake fluid there for i dont think its an air issue,,peddle dont move as designed its the MC or peddle gluster.IMO..did you bench bleed the MC to make sure it actually worked before install....dont say its new hahaha the other one didnt work out for ya..id start at the peddles its that or next in line...JMO good luck
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| carcus |
Oct 27 2016, 10:01 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 223 Joined: 16-March 16 From: Colorado Springs Member No.: 19,760 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
QUOTE(6freak @ Oct 27 2016, 07:33 PM)  you can compress air but not brake fluid there for i dont think its an air issue,,peddle dont move as designed its the MC or peddle gluster.IMO..did you bench bleed the MC to make sure it actually worked before install....dont say its new hahaha the other one didnt work out for ya..id start at the peddles its that or next in line...JMO good luck (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I did not do the install myself. It was done by a local mechanic. The first failed MC was sent back to Auto Atlanta today and the braided lines will be coming soon. I will take it this time to a brake specialist and get it looked at. Snow season is coming so the car will be under a cover when the snow falls and I will work on it after the season ends. I have bedded in several cars brakes before and know how to do it. I do not think it is a disc or pad issue. I understand these are not power brakes but there is no difference when I got the old seized rear caliper off and had a pair of rebuilt rear calipers installed with the new brake parts. It could be an adjustment issue as well. Right now I have pretty much replaced everything. |
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| carcus |
Oct 27 2016, 10:04 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 223 Joined: 16-March 16 From: Colorado Springs Member No.: 19,760 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
QUOTE(carcus @ Oct 27 2016, 10:01 PM) QUOTE(6freak @ Oct 27 2016, 07:33 PM) you can compress air but not brake fluid there for i dont think its an air issue,,peddle dont move as designed its the MC or peddle gluster.IMO..did you bench bleed the MC to make sure it actually worked before install....dont say its new hahaha the other one didnt work out for ya..id start at the peddles its that or next in line...JMO good luck (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I did not do the install myself. It was done by a local mechanic. The first failed MC was sent back to Auto Atlanta today and the braided lines will be coming soon. I will take it this time to a brake specialist and get it looked at. Snow season is coming so the car will be under a cover when the snow falls and I will work on it after the season ends. I have bedded in several cars brakes before and know how to do it. I do not think it is a disc or pad issue. I understand these are not power brakes but there is no difference when I got the old seized rear caliper off and had a pair of rebuilt rear calipers installed with the new brake parts. It could be an adjustment issue as well. Right now I have pretty much replaced everything. One more thing, when I got the rear calipers, I did get the rubber brake hoses replaced at the same time. Just so confused. I still thing it might be a bleeding or adjustment issue. I have spent way too much money on brakes when I need to get the body work done and pan replaced. |
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carcus Brakes are killing my leg....major pressure needed to stop the car. Oct 26 2016, 09:55 PM
Dave_Darling Get rid of that Mercedes 23mm master cylinder. Sw... Oct 26 2016, 10:22 PM
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Get rid of that Mercedes 23mm master cylinder. S... Oct 27 2016, 12:27 PM Elliot Cannon
Brakes sucked when I got the car, leaking caliper... Oct 26 2016, 10:28 PM Philip W. I have a 19mm MC and I do not have an issue at all... Oct 27 2016, 09:52 AM McMark Clarification- Does the brake pedal move a little ... Oct 27 2016, 11:53 AM carcus
Clarification- Does the brake pedal move a little... Oct 27 2016, 12:26 PM pbanders From my experience, bleeding 914 brakes and gettin... Oct 27 2016, 12:00 PM Cracker From the sound of it I believe you have a faulty M... Oct 27 2016, 01:34 PM carcus
From the sound of it I believe you have a faulty ... Oct 27 2016, 02:52 PM stugray
Auto Atlanta mentioned it might be the flex lines... Oct 27 2016, 04:44 PM The Cabinetmaker Nice job. If that doesn't spark a debate nothi... Oct 27 2016, 03:02 PM Dave_Darling How is the clearance adjustment on the rear pads?
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Does your parking brake work ?
Parking brake wo... Oct 27 2016, 09:53 PM 6freak
[quote name='carcus' post='2416720' date='Oct 27 ... Oct 28 2016, 08:37 AM carcus Yes sir, I think with the right person who knows h... Oct 28 2016, 10:14 PM |
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