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bigfarlz 26 April 2011 02:24 PM

Spongy brakes
 
Since owning my facelift classic ive always felt the brakes are a bit spongy compared to my last car. Nowhere near as sharp. Been told its quite normal for classics but is there anything i can do bar spending ££££ on brake upgrades? It does have subaru 4 pots on the front now.

musso2010 26 April 2011 02:44 PM

Try a fluid change to start with.

musso2010 26 April 2011 02:45 PM

Oh and braided lines made a big difference to mine.

bigfarlz 26 April 2011 02:58 PM

Any recommendations on the best fluid to get? Oh and are braided lines ok? Ive heard they can seize/rust? Etc

greatgonzo 26 April 2011 03:48 PM

Total change the fluid and replace with DOT 5.1.
Could try changing the pads to a fast road set as they should be a slightly harder compound.

greatgonzo 26 April 2011 03:50 PM

Just a thought if your going to change the fluid it would be a good time to do braided hoses, but theres more cost involved, I think there about £100 a set :wonder:


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