need help with weak brakes
need help with weak brakes My car has been suffering from a case of incredibly weak brakes ..the pedal seems hard with absolutely no initial bite and will not engage the abs unless excessive force is applied. At slow speeds you have to plan your stops and factor in an extra few feet. Pedal has to go as far down as possible before you get any real stopping power . Brake booster passes all classic tests and holds vacuum for a good 15min after car is shut down. Weird thing is disconnecting the booster vacuum line did not change anything in the feel of the brakes. Almost like the booster is not doing anything . Car has a decent size cam in it 239/251 64? and makes about 7-8 inches vacuum at idle. Problem was still there with a smaller cam in my previous setup. Pads are new hawk hps rear rotors are new fronts are 1 year old. System has been bled 3 times and I don't think I have any air in there.
Maybe try a vacuum canister?? Also Brakes don't seem to get better as vacuum builds in the system. Abs system is tested works perfect with no codes ...no visable leaks and car has no problem stopping on a 150mph 1/4 pass...its all about low speed stopping
Comment please
Thx
99 a4 c5 408 1015rwhp 1000rwt
Maybe try a vacuum canister?? Also Brakes don't seem to get better as vacuum builds in the system. Abs system is tested works perfect with no codes ...no visable leaks and car has no problem stopping on a 150mph 1/4 pass...its all about low speed stopping
Comment please
Thx
99 a4 c5 408 1015rwhp 1000rwt
Have you considered going hydro boost? With those power numbers, it might make sense. Also free up room in your engine bay rather than squeeze something else in there.
