just fitted brakes(problem) ??

Dan3SGTE

Dan3SGTE

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cheers for that mate... i'll stick with the red stuff then and sort out this bleeding problem as im sure thats whats going on.... air in the system...
 
Rory

Rory

Lifer
Are you bleeding the 2 top nipples?
Outside first then inside?

Remember to bleed the whole system, going from furthest away from the cylinder to the closest.

Ive had mine fitted for a while now, and ive had no problems at all, bled real easy aswell.
 
Dan3SGTE

Dan3SGTE

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Rory said:
Are you bleeding the 2 top nipples?
Outside first then inside?

Remember to bleed the whole system, going from furthest away from the cylinder to the closest.

Ive had mine fitted for a while now, and ive had no problems at all, bled real easy aswell.
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?? no, not at all... ive just done them randomly.... but yeah the two top nipples i was bleeding.....

Soooo.... let me get this straight.......

My "BMC" is on the drivers side of the engine bay.....
So i bleed the "passangers" side rear Brake first then drivers side rear brake............ THEN i bleed the outside nipple of the Passenger side FRONT brake, then the inside nipple.... THEN the outside nipple of the Drivers side brake then inside.....??? correct....?

Before all this, is it necessary to flush out all the liquid in the system or can i leave the liquid thats already there? and bleed as said above....?

Sorry for this, i just wana be exact in what im doing.....

Cheers........
 
Rory

Rory

Lifer
starlet3SGTE said:
?? no, not at all... ive just done them randomly.... but yeah the two top nipples i was bleeding.....

Soooo.... let me get this straight.......

My "BMC" is on the drivers side of the engine bay.....
So i bleed the "passangers" side rear Brake first then drivers side rear brake............ THEN i bleed the outside nipple of the Passenger side FRONT brake, then the inside nipple.... THEN the outside nipple of the Drivers side brake then inside.....??? correct....?

Before all this, is it necessary to flush out all the liquid in the system or can i leave the liquid thats already there? and bleed as said above....?

Sorry for this, i just wana be exact in what im doing.....

Cheers........
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Correct.

You can use the existing fluid, just remember to stay topped up.
 
Dan3SGTE

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thanks very much rory.....

As soon as i get a chance hopefully tommorow i will get right at it.....
I'll keep updated soon as... as long as the spongyness goes away thats a step forward...

thanks again..... i knew i was doing something wrong.....
 
Rory

Rory

Lifer
Once you have re-bled them, have a soft drive and apply preasure to the brakes, then re-bleed if nessecary.
Remember to bleed your brakes with the car off.
 
Nwimie

Nwimie

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never ever had any problems getting my red stuff upto temp !!

i hate bleeding brakes right pain in the arse.
 
Sheldon

Sheldon

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i use a bleeding kit works preety good and its realy simple all you need is a spare wheel to use its air as presure and you cand do them yourself without anyone helping you. used them on my mini (hihi) never used them on my glanza but should work the same i think.
 
Dan3SGTE

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Update

Right.......

ive managed to get home and my mate helped me bleed my brakes "again" for the 4th time :homer:

Ive done it exactly as i was told kindly by rory and it has taken away that sponginess feel on the pedal..... Although the brakes are still cack... but im taken it very easy with gentle breaking... its so annoying having to drive so slow and gently.....

i will give it a chance to bed itself in... i'll give it a good over 100miles just to be sure.....

PS: surly it cannot be the BMC as the pressure is crazy, once you release the valve the Fluid literally squirts out with a proper force and it all feels normal.... the pressure feels fine... although the rear brakes are a bit different, pressure is less, but im assuming this is normal as they are the furthest point from the cylinder.......
 
Rory

Rory

Lifer
At least the spongieness has gone!
Just make sure you dont glaze the pad, by not using them hard enough.
Sounds a bit contradicting fom the last post, but dont be shy to use them, just use them as normal, then give them more and more as the mileage passes.

Glad its sorting out for you.
 
Dan3SGTE

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ahh right, ive been drivin like a right girl haha....

So after reading this post went out on my own for a little night ride....
Only like 10 minute drive on the road to nowhere but i really wana bed these in asap... dont worry i didnt apply too much pressure, still took it easy..... only once i did on purpose, slammed my brake on full wack and locked up :) fingers crossed they are taking its course.... i'll keep ya updated...

thanks again, sometimes i dont know what i'd do without you guys ;)
 
Dan3SGTE

Dan3SGTE

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just an update....

Thanks for all the advise.. i did what you guys said and the brakes are performing amazingly..... on hard breaking the car twists its so sharp :D...

very pleased, will take some getting used to after the 1 pots haha.... Ill post up a few pics on my thread soon...

cheers all

dan
 
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Adam_Glanza

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yeah u see it just takes patience, to do it properly yeah it is a bit annoying having to be a bit gentle but its worth it in the long run glad you got it sorted
 
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