Retro-Renault Archive Forum Index  
SEARCH THE ARCHIVE FORUMS  •  Log in
Hello, you are currently browsing to Retro-Renault Archive which is a copy of our old forum. You cannot post replies in this forum. Please click here to go to the active website. 
 spongy brakes
Author Message
domn8
Level 6 User

Joined: 26 Jan 2005
Posts: 159

Posted: Wed May 04, 2005 2:27 pm

1.8 16v clio- Ive tried bleeding them but I still have a bit of travel before I get any brake action, say about 1.5".

Would this be just the old fluid, do I need to flush it all through?

I didnt get any air from the system, just the old brown fluid.

Dom
Smirn
Level 1 User

Joined: 03 May 2005
Posts: 26

Posted: Wed May 04, 2005 2:36 pm

If you bled the brakes and got no air out, then the chances are there wasnt any in there.


Check your disks, seems like you may have run-out on one or more disk. When this happens it pushes the pads away more and therefore takes more pressure and travel to apply.
Chris H
Forum Moderator

Joined: 02 Mar 2004
Posts: 19978

Posted: Thu May 05, 2005 12:32 am

the bias valve is trapping air.

You need to do it in a pit or use axle stands on the rear hubs with the wheels off.
domn8
Level 6 User

Joined: 26 Jan 2005
Posts: 159

Posted: Thu May 05, 2005 1:23 am

Ok cheers Chris, would bleeding all the old fluid through help or would I be wating my time?
Chris H
Forum Moderator

Joined: 02 Mar 2004
Posts: 19978

Posted: Thu May 05, 2005 3:58 am

bleed it all, I always like to do it.

you know the reasons why!
Display posts from previous:      


 Jump to:   




SPIDER ARCHIVE
Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2002 phpBB Group :: FI Theme :: All times are GMT - 7 Hours