2nd Generation Specific 1986-1992 Discussion

Mushy Brakes

Old Mar 19, 2005 | 12:14 PM
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my fc's brakes have always been mushy, ive bled em, changed the master and it really hasnt done anything to help it. i think my next stop is to do stainless lines and new pads, anyother bright ideas?
Old Mar 19, 2005 | 12:31 PM
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the SS lines makes a big difference. Throw those fd calipers on the car too, that and the SS lines will make the pedal response 100% better.
Old Mar 19, 2005 | 01:24 PM
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fd calipers dont clear the wheels, i tried
Old Mar 19, 2005 | 01:55 PM
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merde.
Old Mar 19, 2005 | 02:38 PM
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[quote name='cymfc3s' date='Mar 19 2005, 11:55 AM']merde.

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oui, les pneumatiques!
Old Mar 19, 2005 | 02:42 PM
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I am just about to do the same on my 88, pads, rotors, ss lines, etc..



i had the same issue with my jeep, the thing took it's time to stop no matter what, finally broke down and did calipers, pads, rotors, ss lines and bleeders and it was like driving a whole new vehicle.



Hoping to get away without doing the rotors on the 88
Old Mar 19, 2005 | 03:55 PM
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[quote name='cymfc3s' date='Mar 19 2005, 10:30 AM']the SS lines makes a big difference.

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I agree, they made all the difference for my brakes.
Old Mar 20, 2005 | 12:30 AM
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rebuild calipers? maybe have a couple seized pistons or leak inside.
Old Mar 20, 2005 | 10:38 AM
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[quote name='cymfc3s' date='Mar 19 2005, 02:30 PM']the SS lines makes a big difference. Throw those fd calipers on the car too, that and the SS lines will make the pedal response 100% better.

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Been there done that, and all I can say is



BTW - I also used Hawk brake pads
Old Mar 20, 2005 | 11:30 AM
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ive got the same pads on there now i bought the car with, 3 motors, 4 ecu's, 7+ exhausts, etc etc same brakes

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