Technical MK2 Punto Sporting - Brake probs

[rongo]

Sometimes when i'm braking, i feel as if the pedal is going down quite far without stopping much, then i lift off and press again and it feels and stops as normal. Any ideas guys (oops, and gals) got to be pc now eh?? lol

 

[MR.COATES]

Check the brake fluid level first of all.

 

[thefishdude]

yeah sounds liek afluid problem ?? as you seem to be having to pump the pedal. maybe fluid low or maybe leak ?

 

[rpaterson]

Back brakes could need adjusting (if they're drums). If the discs were warped, then the pads could be getting pushed back into the calipers and the first push of the pedal only moves them back out. Your master cylinder may have leaking seals and the fluid is transferring from one circuit to the other instead of going to the caliper.

 

[rongo]

Cheers guys - once again your knowledge amazes me!!

Not too expensive sounding i hope - although the visa will probably take another battering lol

Thanks again