4 months ago i changed my pads/discs/shoes and drums and last month replaced the fluid. The brakes still dont feel 2 sharp. The pedal feels fine but its as if theres brake fade even when the brakes are cold
i was wondering if i should slacken the handbrake adjust up the shoes and then tighten the handbrake to get the best out of the rear brakes.
also im doing the subframe mounts soon. ive seen the post of the guy with the zx which is great. anyone else done these?
poor braking
Moderator: RichardW
Adjust the handbrake with the auto adjuster on the brake shoes - not by simply tightening the handbrake cable, if this is what you've done.
If the shoes aren't properly adjusted so they're close to the drum, you'll have a longer pedal travel.
The poor brake feel may simply down to the pads you've got. I recently put Bendix pads on my Xsara, and the brakes now lack bite and feel. I had Textar on before - I might be getting some more
If the shoes aren't properly adjusted so they're close to the drum, you'll have a longer pedal travel.
The poor brake feel may simply down to the pads you've got. I recently put Bendix pads on my Xsara, and the brakes now lack bite and feel. I had Textar on before - I might be getting some more
2000 Clio 1.2 8-valve
1993 Mercedes 190E
2007 Honda FRV diesel
1998 Xsara TD, 293K - gone but not forgotten.
205s, 405, ZXs all loved and crushed.
1993 Mercedes 190E
2007 Honda FRV diesel
1998 Xsara TD, 293K - gone but not forgotten.
205s, 405, ZXs all loved and crushed.