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Old Jul 30, 2004 | 05:58 AM
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Front Brake

Had To Push Realy Hard On The Brake Pedal To Stop The Car
New Rotors,brake Pads And All Wheels Bleeded. Does Any One Knows What Could Be Wrong That Would Cause This Problems.thank You In Advance.
Old Jul 30, 2004 | 06:41 AM
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Bleed em again..
Old Jul 30, 2004 | 06:56 AM
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to that (^^^^)

but just in case:
Is the pedal just rock hard to press or do you have to push it a long way to get good braking... ?
Old Jul 30, 2004 | 01:13 PM
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did you already de-glaze the pads and rotors? I read that you first have to break your new hardware in, this is done by driving around at 60+ mph, and applying the brake to slow down to about 10-15 mph, then building the speed up again and doing the same thing about five or six times. (It is important NOT TO COMPLETELY STOP the car). It is suggested to do it on the freeway when noone is really on it(2am), or a big schoolyard. After you do this, your pads and rotors form a seal or something in between them, and braking should improve drastically.

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Old Jul 30, 2004 | 04:42 PM
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Originally Posted by njmodi
to that (^^^^)

but just in case:
Is the pedal just rock hard to press or do you have to push it a long way to get good braking... ?
The pedal just rock hard.
Old Jul 30, 2004 | 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Maximeltman
did you already de-glaze the pads and rotors? I read that you first have to break your new hardware in, this is done by driving around at 60+ mph, and applying the brake to slow down to about 10-15 mph, then building the speed up again and doing the same thing about five or six times. (It is important NOT TO COMPLETELY STOP the car). It is suggested to do it on the freeway when noone is really on it(2am), or a big schoolyard. After you do this, your pads and rotors form a seal or something in between them, and braking should improve drastically.
Yes, I did all the above, and the brake pedal just rock hard. Would you agree
the problem could be something with the brake flex hoses,or perhaps could
be even the power booster unit.....?
Old Jul 30, 2004 | 04:50 PM
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Bleed em again..
I will try your sugestion and will let you know how I made out, thanks for your
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