Posted July 23, 200816 yr Sometimes, the brake pedal can feel spongier, then it can feel normal and work as usual. Not sure if its related, but the handbrake is pathetic and at the end of its extention I think, but once ever 100 times or something the handbrake will work PERFECT Anybody got clues?
July 23, 200816 yr try replacing the flexi hoses, done that on mine (front and rear) brakes perfect now.The flexi pipes do have a problem in that they collapse inside.Goodridge are about £60 (although i got mine of ebay for £29).
July 23, 200816 yr Author Now you come to mention it, the back one is rubbing on the exhaust, but Ive spaced them apart now. Culprit maybe? Cheers for the replies. We did have one of the front calipers off, and never bled the brakes, again, could that be why?
July 23, 200816 yr ive got the handbrake issue also,dont think its as bad as yours tho. what needs to be done to get it fully functional again?
July 23, 200816 yr ive got the handbrake issue also,dont think its as bad as yours tho. what needs to be done to get it fully functional again?New rear brake shoes...if they are ok then adjust the handbrake cable.Take the cover off the handbrake and use a deep 10mm socketto tighten the cable.Personally I like the handbrake adjusted so that4 or 5 clicks up is the maximum needed to fully lock the back wheels.MOT testers also seem to think this is the magic number Having said that I would check the rear shoes first as,if the handbrake needs major adjustment, Other parts are obviously worn. Edited July 23, 200816 yr by Squiz
July 23, 200816 yr Author My handbrake adjustment wont tighten anymore and theres life in the shoes. Any ideas?
July 23, 200816 yr escorts are prone to problems with flexi pipes. inside of one on my car collapsed and geve me the same kind of problem you are having.
July 23, 200816 yr shud do it mate, thats why it feels spongy. I wouldnt even dare drvie a car with out bleeding the brakes.
July 23, 200816 yr ive got the handbrake issue also,dont think its as bad as yours tho. what needs to be done to get it fully functional again?New rear brake shoes...if they are ok then adjust the handbrake cable.Take the cover off the handbrake and use a deep 10mm socketto tighten the cable.Personally I like the handbrake adjusted so that4 or 5 clicks up is the maximum needed to fully lock the back wheels.MOT testers also seem to think this is the magic number Having said that I would check the rear shoes first as,if the handbrake needs major adjustment, Other parts are obviously worn.cheers Squiz, does the handbrake have to be off whilst doin this? cos i live on a hill
July 23, 200816 yr Yeah needs to be off or it will be too tight to adjust.Time to get a couple of bricks under the wheels
July 23, 200816 yr Yeah needs to be off or it will be too tight to adjust.Time to get a couple of bricks under the wheels right i turned the nut till it went all the way down and the cable looks and feels slack,is there somewhere else it can be tightened aswell? the brakes are fine it just appears to be the cable thanks for the helpand sorry for hijacking your thread mc bob
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