Brake pedal feeling....

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Black_Knight

Discussion Starter · Apr 18, 2002

I´ve always noticed my escort had poor pedal feeling to it during heavy braking. I´ve just gotten new rotors and pads on all 4 wheels, I know there is a break in period but my brakes still feel too weak for my comfort.

It feels like when I slam on the brakes that my foot is hitting the floor. Does anyone else have this problem/symptom?

Is there anything I can do? Could my brake booster be weak or something? Is there any adjustments I can do?

I´d really like to have my brakes feel strong, even lock-up BEFORE my foot hits the floor.

Any help/comments would be appreciated.

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Miatatude

· #2 · Apr 19, 2002

Two things:

Get braided stainless steel brake lines (DOT approved)

Flush out the old brake fluid...takes a little more than a quart.

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Miatatude

· #4 · Apr 21, 2002

Stainless lines are about $100 for a complete set, which according to the cost of the last OEM line I had to purchase for an emergency, costs the SAME as regular ruber lines.

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Miatatude

· #6 · Apr 21, 2002

Try looking at some of our sponsors.

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Miatatude

· #9 · Apr 26, 2002

Different pads, resurfaced rotors and clean fluid with the stainless lines will make a big difference. Hawk, EBC, AXXIS (metakmaster), and KVR are a few brands...

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