jason110 Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 Merry Christmas!! Ok, so ive noticed that sometimes the brakes seem spongy and the travel on the peddle seems a little long, ive changed the rear brakes last year, new cylinders and shoes etc, front ones seems ok, they have plenty of life left in the pads and the discs look ok. Am i looking for leaks in the system? Could it be the servo? if so, how do i test it?? any tips and advice welcome as always cheers jason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich_P Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 Do you have drums on the rear? They may be due adjustment. Do this before looking for an actual fault. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 If adjustment doesn't resolve the problem, check you wheel bearings for play. Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retroanaconda Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 I found that properly adjusting and cleaning out the rear brakes (ie all the mud etc that accumulates in there) made a massive difference to the feel of the pedal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason110 Posted December 28, 2009 Author Share Posted December 28, 2009 oh ok, ill have a bash at that soon. thanks for the replies guys jason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Briarston Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 oh ok, ill have a bash at that soon. thanks for the replies guys jason You could always try putting a clamp on the rear brake flex. If the problem is with either or both rear brakes the pedal should feel firmer. If not, do the same with the front flexis in turn and see what happens. You can narrow the search down further, if necessary, by clamping all the flexis. DO NOT drive with ANY hoses clamped! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_d Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 You could always try putting a clamp on the rear brake flex. If the problem is with either or both rear brakes the pedal should feel firmer. If not, do the same with the front flexis in turn and see what happens. You can narrow the search down further, if necessary, by clamping all the flexis. DO NOT drive with ANY hoses clamped! Good diagnostic route but don't do it if you have steel braided hoses. It will make a right mess of them. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Briarston Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 Good diagnostic route but don't do it if you have steel braided hoses. It will make a right mess of them. Steve Yes, very good point! Overlooked that possibility. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason110 Posted January 2, 2010 Author Share Posted January 2, 2010 just thought i would post the outcome to my original query so someone may use this in the future. me and dad, (well dad really!!), stripped off the rear drums to have a look before adjusting them. what we found was pretty disturbing to be honest! the passenger cylinder was leaking really badly and both shoes totally wrecked with contamination. the driver side wasnt far behind. so both cylinders and shoe sets have been replaced. i now have some pretty decent brakes now!!! cheers all happy new year jason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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