Frustrated Seriesist
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On Saturday I did a brake service - new brake fluid and flushed it all through and bled the system on my own and there was still some softness to the pedal. I then adjusted the drums with the snail adjusters.
Then with the help of my Mrs I bled the system again by starting at rear passenger then rear driver then front passenger and finally front drivers side. I jacked the car up high as I did each corner and this made a real difference. Pedal nice and firm, great braking distance too - even locking them up under hard braking.
I’ve used her every day this week (car not wife lol) and braking has been the same.
However, (why does there always have to be a however??) I’ve taken the kids to school in her today and the pedal is definitely softer with more travel. Doesn’t appear to be any loss of fluid.
Any ideas? Wondering if the bleed screws could be letting in some air or if the seal at the top of the reservoir isn’t 100%.
Then with the help of my Mrs I bled the system again by starting at rear passenger then rear driver then front passenger and finally front drivers side. I jacked the car up high as I did each corner and this made a real difference. Pedal nice and firm, great braking distance too - even locking them up under hard braking.
I’ve used her every day this week (car not wife lol) and braking has been the same.
However, (why does there always have to be a however??) I’ve taken the kids to school in her today and the pedal is definitely softer with more travel. Doesn’t appear to be any loss of fluid.
Any ideas? Wondering if the bleed screws could be letting in some air or if the seal at the top of the reservoir isn’t 100%.
