Hi all,
Firstly my name is Dan (speedydan) and I am the owner of a Stilo Abarth,
a blue 2002 model.
I bought the car as a daily fun runabout and really do enjoy driving it!
Now the problem! Sorry its a bit of a story but need to try and explain it the best I can.
I developed a problem with the n/s rear caliper, it had seized, so I decided to have it replaced.
This was fine, he said he bled the system for ages as they are notoriously awkward to bleed and all appeared to be fine.
I then drove it home, and the brakes seemed ok initially but then the pedal pressure started to fade spiradically, usually at the most inconvenient time possible.
I took the car back as i assumed it had not been bled properly but after having another go, the guy at the garage confirmed that no more air came out.
I have read somewhere that the car needs to be bled using a diagnostic machine, is this correct? If so, will this lead to brake pressure fading until the pedal is re-pumped?
Also, will this trigger the ABS/ASR linked fault or is this a separate issue entirely?
One possible explanation I have heard although can't really see as likely is that the master cylinder is on its way out? This was perfectly fine before the caliper replacement so think its unlikely.
Any help greatly appreciated as I am only a very amateur mechanic and being based in Gibraltar, there seems to be very few garages that can do more 'specialist' work and I seem to be being fobbed off!
Many thanks
Firstly my name is Dan (speedydan) and I am the owner of a Stilo Abarth,
a blue 2002 model.
I bought the car as a daily fun runabout and really do enjoy driving it!
Now the problem! Sorry its a bit of a story but need to try and explain it the best I can.
I developed a problem with the n/s rear caliper, it had seized, so I decided to have it replaced.
This was fine, he said he bled the system for ages as they are notoriously awkward to bleed and all appeared to be fine.
I then drove it home, and the brakes seemed ok initially but then the pedal pressure started to fade spiradically, usually at the most inconvenient time possible.
I took the car back as i assumed it had not been bled properly but after having another go, the guy at the garage confirmed that no more air came out.
I have read somewhere that the car needs to be bled using a diagnostic machine, is this correct? If so, will this lead to brake pressure fading until the pedal is re-pumped?
Also, will this trigger the ABS/ASR linked fault or is this a separate issue entirely?
One possible explanation I have heard although can't really see as likely is that the master cylinder is on its way out? This was perfectly fine before the caliper replacement so think its unlikely.
Any help greatly appreciated as I am only a very amateur mechanic and being based in Gibraltar, there seems to be very few garages that can do more 'specialist' work and I seem to be being fobbed off!
Many thanks