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ben23
18-08-2011, 07:56 PM
Hey guys for as long as i have had the car, or at least since i changed the rear right caliper, the brakes havnt been the same. They are really spongy and they seem to delay, not like with most newer cars where you tap the brakes and get thrown forward.

I've just fitted new rotors and pads (Bendix general CT)

You step on the brakes as hard as you can but there is still a cushion of sorts. Ive bled the thing, in the correct order, but im worried that my master might be stuffed? maybe i should try bleeding it more, i bled it till i didnt see any bubbles and then a bit more on each wheel so unless there is still air up in the ABS unit maybe.....and the pedal seems to keep moving after the brakes bite.....

Anyone had a similar problem?

altera
18-08-2011, 08:07 PM
They sound like typical magna brakes to me. Maybe the brake lines are balloning?

Ziek
19-08-2011, 06:17 AM
hmmm, doesn't sound too typical to me, sounds like there is a problem, my magna has very touchy brakes, no abs, all standard brakes, check the brake master for any leaks, probably find an oil trail between the master and the power booster, does the car run rough at idle, if so, try taking the power booster hose off the booster side, and put your finger over the end of the hose (not the booster). does this make the car run smoother, if so, then more then likely the booster is on the fritz. also check if the abs isn't faulting out, Ive seen those units do some strange things.