brakes!

[lawson706]

my brakes on my 95 valver arnt working properly, i only get any feed back or stopping power when i push the pedal all the way down.
theres no feel or anything, i have check the pads and disc's,
what next should i check?

 

[Wizbit]

Brake fluid level.

Brake pipes / hoses.

Brake servo?

 

[lawson706]

yeah the fluid is fine. i want to get all the simple checks done first, wizbit are these pretty straight to check and what should i be looking for?

 

[edde]

bleed the system

 

[Wizbit]

yeah the fluid is fine. i want to get all the simple checks done first, wizbit are these pretty straight to check and what should i be looking for?

If you can get under the car, then just check for any leaks, etc. around the brakes after taking the wheels off.


As edde said, it could just be air in the system and needs a bleed.

 

[Alastair.]

i would bleed it through with new dot 4 brake fluid, im sure that will do the trick. i expect the fluid has only ever been changed once.

what colour is it, clear light brown or black