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04-07-2020, 10:26 AM
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I drove a mondeo from Vic to WA just before the border got closed.
Very nice car. 65,000km, 2008 model. But, I can't park it without the brakes grabbing, it's like there is no way to ease them on, so passengers head are rocking forward with the brakes' application. Is this a euro thing? We all hate it. Shame, cause everything else is great. Can I put a bit of bulgy brake hose to soften the initial bite? :-)
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04-07-2020, 01:54 PM
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Get a brake fluid flush, or do it yourself.
Maybe old fluid, rubbish in the lines? |
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05-07-2020, 06:34 PM
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I see the sense there. New oil could help.
This car has been like this since new, which is why I thought it might be intentional.
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05-07-2020, 06:48 PM
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Euro brakes pads are soft, giving a great initial bite on the pedal. Is this the sort of feeing you are referring to?
Different harder pads will fix this issue if that is the problem.
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06-07-2020, 09:48 AM
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Yes that's is what it's like. Hard to smoothly park. Thanks for the suggestion
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06-07-2020, 03:10 PM
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If it’s not something you are used to it can take some time. I went from bendix general CT pads in my Focus st to some softer bremtecs which have brilliant initial bite. No issue most of the time, sometimes catches me out as I usually drive an Iload. But I’d rather the feel of the softer pad to be honest. Each to their own.
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brake grab
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