Dicky Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 Do I have a problem or does anyone else experience this. When I fit new pads the braking is spot on, no pedal travel at all before feeling the brakes bite. However after the pads have worn a bit the pedal feels spongy when first pressed, lifting off and pressing again makes the pedal hard again ( same as if air in the system) Spoke to the main dealer service manager who said it was due to the brake servo operation. Can't understand this because I wouldn't have thought the servo operation would vary with pad wear. Any suggestions anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 The pedal should not be spongy on first application. Perhaps there is air in the system or may be a temperature issue with your fluid or maybe rubbish pads. Best to get it checked out. Alex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dicky Posted August 12, 2013 Author Share Posted August 12, 2013 Thanks Alex, this problem is why I approached you about new pads even though their part worn. Can anyone confirm that the brakes should be bled using one of these pressure bleeding machines or manually in the normal way. Also if there were air in the system why should it show itself only when the pads wear down a bit ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lincolnbaggie Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Bleed in the normal way with a mate helping. If you have the brembo system the front calipers have two bleed nipples and have to be bled in the correct order (details on the forum somewhere if you have a search). Maybe think about putting new fluid at the same time in if you don't know when it was last changed; should be changed every 2 years as a matter of routine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docwra Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Aye, sounds like you would benefit from some new fluid and a good bleeding, made a world of difference on my car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stutopia Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Perhaps braided lines whilst you're looking at the brakes, should eliminate any give in the OEM lines. I bet Alex has them good to go... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dicky Posted August 12, 2013 Author Share Posted August 12, 2013 Cheers lads,thanks for the help. Brake fluid gets changed at recommended intervals during main dealer service but can't be sure they actually change it! Will do a search for the bleeding procedure and give it a go myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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