front disc brakes

Dave-R · Post by **Dave-R** » Wed Dec 06, 06 2:41 pm

I think you have identified the problem yourself. If the car stands outside or is used in winter with salt on the roads at all you get this problem.

Or it could be down to the fluid being old and having a high water content.

latil · Post by **latil** » Wed Dec 06, 06 6:22 pm

limelight440 wrote:ive just noticed as well that the flexible pipe connecting to the caliper looks split too,i think these may need attention,allthough no fluid is leaking as yet.

That could be a partial internal collapse of the flexi,slowing the return of the fluid after application.

Adam · Post by **Adam** » Wed Dec 06, 06 6:44 pm

latil wrote:
limelight440 wrote:ive just noticed as well that the flexible pipe connecting to the caliper looks split too,i think these may need attention,allthough no fluid is leaking as yet.
That could be a partial internal collapse of the flexi,slowing the return of the fluid after application.

Yep, I'll bet that's it - I've had it happen on a number of infrequently used cars.

latil · Post by **latil** » Wed Dec 06, 06 10:12 pm

Got mine from W.A.S.P,any ampar dealer should get them,mine were in stock.

latil · Post by **latil** » Wed Dec 06, 06 10:41 pm

Sounds like a later lightweight alloy master. Rear/larger reservoir serves front end. Check your rear flexi,might as well change the set while you're there. You'll know their age and you can change the brake fluid.

andyrob · Post by **andyrob** » Thu Dec 07, 06 6:54 pm

got my flexs from speedflow, they will match up anything- got there web site off kev

andyrob · Post by **andyrob** » Fri Dec 08, 06 9:15 am

heres the web site for speedflow
http://www.speedflow.co.uk/

Rich · Post by **Rich** » Fri Dec 08, 06 11:26 pm

I found a firmer pedal when I changed all 3 flexi`s to braided SS.
Less give/flex in the pipe I guess but it was noticeable..