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badmanners 29-Nov-2011 08:50 PM

Hard Brake Pedal
 
As the weather is getting cold i noticed my brake pedal is hard in the morning. once the car is warmed up the pedal seems normal. any suggestions what can be causing this? all brakes front and back are new.

MPR 29-Nov-2011 09:24 PM

Do the brakes work fine otherwise?

It's probably because the fluid is colder and thicker. As it warms up, it thins out.

badmanners 30-Nov-2011 06:32 PM

Brakes work fine. Just when its cold in the mornings its hard.

D.T.P 30-Nov-2011 07:39 PM

Time for a brake fluid flush

badmanners 05-Dec-2011 07:13 PM

just did a complete brake fluid flush and still the same. not to bad as it still warm out.

Xscorpio 05-Dec-2011 11:09 PM

press brake paddel few times (7-8times)after turning on your car. and then drive, paddle should be fine.

report back

chris_v2 06-Dec-2011 07:51 PM

It's not the fluid, it's a power brake issue.

Car off, press and hold the brake pedal firm. Start the car, does the pedal sink? If it doesn't you got either a bad booster, check valve or hose.

badmanners 06-Dec-2011 09:37 PM

im guessing the check valve is in the middle of the booster vac hose?

F8i 14-Dec-2011 02:13 PM


Originally Posted by chris_v2 (Post 1496669)
It's not the fluid, it's a power brake issue.

Car off, press and hold the brake pedal firm. Start the car, does the pedal sink? If it doesn't you got either a bad booster, check valve or hose.

Never knew that trick! Good to learn. HI CHRIS!!!!

-B


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