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I got a problem with my brakes.!!

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Old Aug 14, 2002 | 07:46 PM
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I got a problem with my brakes.!!

When i push the pedal it goes down a bit and everything seems normal, but if i pump the pedal one time i get brake power earlier on the pedal.
What could this be?
Im thinking of the brake fluid cause i've checked the rotors and pads. I have only had the car for about 4 months so i've been driving pretty hard.

Im gonna get new brake fluid and i wonder how you empty the system when u have ABS, first time i have to do this with ABS.
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Old Aug 14, 2002 | 09:03 PM
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i think u just bleed the brakes like u would with a car that has NO ABS system.

thats how i'm going to do it this weekend
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Old Aug 14, 2002 | 09:13 PM
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Assuming you have a turbo engine.

Try stepping on the accelerator (so boost builds) and then stepping on the brakes straight away. IF the brakes don't work too well then it's because of the one-way valve not working.

There should be a 8mm hose going from your brake booster to the manifold, and in that hose-line, there should be a one-way valve. Use the standard 'blow-through' test to check whether the valve is working.

Just be careful and I hope you find the problem there.
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Old Aug 14, 2002 | 11:37 PM
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I would try bleeding them first and see if that helps but it's probably just the rear brakes need adjusting, but that's if they're drum brakes.
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Old Aug 15, 2002 | 06:39 AM
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i have an FD and im gonna change brake fluids first then im gonna check the valve. Thanks for the help.
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