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Low Brake Pedal

Discussion in '308/328' started by cptndon, May 26, 2006.

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  1. cptndon

    cptndon Formula Junior

    Jan 24, 2005
    435
    Annapolis
    My 308 has a low brake pedal. The car stops, but I honestly don't know if the brakes are "weak" or not.

    It's a '77 Euro 'glass, dry sump, no ac, no emmission controls car.

    Any suggestions?

    Thanks!
     
  2. greg328

    greg328 F1 Rookie

    Nov 17, 2003
    4,209
    Austin, TX USA
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    Greg
    Might need a MC rebuild....
     
  3. Steve Magnusson

    Steve Magnusson Two Time F1 World Champ
    Lifetime Rossa

    Jan 11, 2001
    26,900
    30°30'40" N 97°35'41" W (Texas)
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    If you rapidly pump the pedal does the pedal level rise?
     
  4. cptndon

    cptndon Formula Junior

    Jan 24, 2005
    435
    Annapolis
  5. spiderseeker

    spiderseeker Formula 3

    Jul 22, 2005
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    If the brake pads are ok and the fluid level is ok, try bleeding them. Low pedal is common with air in the brake lines.
     
  6. 308GTS

    308GTS Formula 3

    Dec 27, 2001
    2,223
    TN
    I think you have either low pads, rear pads are adjusted too far from rotors or rotors are worn way down past spec.
     
  7. cptndon

    cptndon Formula Junior

    Jan 24, 2005
    435
    Annapolis
    Thanks for the suggestions! Why didn't I think of them?

    See you next weekend!
     

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