Braking Problems

[greaty]

I am having problems with my brakes on a Mark 1 Clio. I started the car one day, and when i went to brake, i found that the brakes were very unresponsive and inefficient. they will not even brake until the pedal is to the floor.

I checked the brake fluid, which was below the minimum level, and topped it up accordingly. but there has been no change in braking. i had no brake pads and discs a while ago, so i dont think thats the problem either.

any ideas anyone?

 

[greaty]

i meant to say NEW brake pads and discs, not NO brake pads and discs!

 

[Smokey]

Have you tried bleeding the brakes mate to check for air bubbles?

Im not sure how ya do it but i think you take the brake pipe off at the calipers and pump the brake pedal slowly till you get a constant stream of brake fluid!

Like i said im not 100 % sure but someone on here will help you!



Smokey

 

[BenR]

if it went right to the floor there is either air in the system (from the low level of fluid) or a pad shifted a fair amount to take out play.....check it out.