[928uk] Fw: The Brake Fiasco Goes On

[Kevin Fearon]

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>From: Kevin Fearon <kevin_fearon at yahoo.co.uk>
>To: Sam Rawcliffe <rawko at hotmail.com> 
>Sent: Sunday, 26 February 2012, 15:03
>Subject: Re: [928uk] The Brake Fiasco Goes On
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>Hi Sam,
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>The split in the hose in picture 1 would probably make me replace all of the hoses.
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>I also noticed that in picture 3 that the pad looks as if it may not be installed correctly; shouldn't there be a retaining pin through that hole in the brake pad backing plate? (Maybe in picture 2 also)
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>Since the brakes are vitally important for both your own safety and that of other road users, why not take the car to a MoT tester to get them checked? Lots of places offer a free brake check, and if you visit one there is no obligation to get the work done by them. 
>But there is undoubtedly work to be done. 
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>The reduced contact patch shown in the final picture is worrying, and indicates that braking efficiency on that wheel is dramatically reduced.
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>It could be a matter of life or death, and I hope it doesn't cost an arm and a leg to get them sorted. That the squidgy pedal compelled you to check the brake system as you have done is really very fortunate.
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>Kindest regards,
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>Kevin
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>> From: Sam Rawcliffe <rawko at hotmail.com>
>>To: 928uk at lists.928.org.uk 
>>Sent: Sunday, 26 February 2012, 14:15
>>Subject: [928uk] The Brake Fiasco Goes On
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>>Hi There,
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>>I have been trying to diagnose my squidgy brakes for a few weeks now. I realise it could yet be the MC leaking inside, but I want to be sure it isn't first! I have had chance this weekend to look over all four corners, and I was hoping to put past you all what I found. 
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>>http://s189.photobucket.com/albums/z3/riffraff321/?action=view&current=c670762f.jpg
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>>Firstly, generally old looking hoses. I think I know the answer to this, but should I replace them? The join between the hose and RR caliper seemed moist also.
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>>http://s189.photobucket.com/albums/z3/riffraff321/?action=view&current=704133ee.jpg
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>>http://s189.photobucket.com/albums/z3/riffraff321/?action=view&current=71746f5a.jpg
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>>The plates in the front calipers didn't seem to be squeezing the pads too much, they looked like they had been repaired before actually on some of them...
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>>http://s189.photobucket.com/albums/z3/riffraff321/?action=view&current=3b3d6bd8.jpg
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>>The contact patch of the rear disc seemed smaller than the front, is it ok?
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>>Finally, on the RR corner, the pads sound like they're squeaking when the brakes are applied. Could they be jammed in the calipers, and then be giving me a squishy pedal?
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>>Cheers,
>>Sam Rawcliffe
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