Brake Problems
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Instructor
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From: Central Ill
Brake Problems
I have a 89 and the brake pedal seems fine on a normal stop, but if you want to stop in a hurry you have to push very hard on the pedal.I have done new pads and had the rotors turned and have bleed the brakes numerous times.With the car sitting still the pedal feels fine.What else could be the problem?
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From: San Diego , CA Double Yellow DirtBags 1985..Z51..6-speed
I think it might be the brake booster. The diaphram may be leaking past when you hit the pedal quick. This was the case in my last car, and it worked fine under normal braking.
The C4 brakes are more than enough for spirited driving. I really had to abuse the crap out of mine to make em fail.
The C4 brakes are more than enough for spirited driving. I really had to abuse the crap out of mine to make em fail.
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From: Rockledge Florida
St. Jude Donor '07 thru '14, '24
Originally Posted by CentralCoaster
I think it might be the brake booster. The diaphram may be leaking past when you hit the pedal quick. This was the case in my last car, and it worked fine under normal braking.
The C4 brakes are more than enough for spirited driving. I really had to abuse the crap out of mine to make em fail.
The C4 brakes are more than enough for spirited driving. I really had to abuse the crap out of mine to make em fail.
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From: Ft. Lauderdale Fl
Originally Posted by BOTY79
I have a 89 and the brake pedal seems fine on a normal stop, but if you want to stop in a hurry you have to push very hard on the pedal.I have done new pads and had the rotors turned and have bleed the brakes numerous times.With the car sitting still the pedal feels fine.What else could be the problem?
Safety Car
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From: Looks like I picked the wrong week to stop sniffin glue Orlando
Originally Posted by BOTY79
What all is involed in changing them over?
My system was in perfect shape before the conversion and I didn’t like the stopping power of the original brakes, all I did was change to the C5 brakes and a proportioning valve spring and it made a world of difference.
Now the car stops the way I think it should stop.
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From: Ft. Lauderdale Fl
Originally Posted by BOTY79
Where is the best place to get a tin one at?
www.mamotorworks.com
Burning Brakes
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From: South of Indy
St. Jude Donor '07-'08
Originally Posted by BOTY79
Yea they seem fine under normal operation but if you try to stop realy quick you almost have to use both feet. where is the best place to get new brake booster?