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Old 10-09-2007, 02:47 PM
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Default Brakes are alittle soft

I've noticed that my braking distance has been getting worse, and that the brake pedal is not giving me as much resistance. I have normal amounts of wear, and the rotors and pads were replaced at around 35,000 miles. I've currently got almost 49,000.

Any ideas?

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Old 10-09-2007, 03:21 PM
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Who's pads and rotors were put on, were the brakes bled??
 
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Old 10-09-2007, 06:45 PM
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Default RE: Brakes are alittle soft

Change the brake fluid before anything else.
 
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Old 10-10-2007, 08:55 AM
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Default RE: Brakes are alittle soft

Had similar problem a year or so back.
My truck was jumping a little when I tried to stop from 45 miles an hour plus.
I drained my fluid, refilled with fresh new fluid and bleed the system. I had found for some reason the back brake lines had air in them.
After the new fluid and bleeding the problem went away. Have change pads and rotors since with no issues.
 
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Old 10-10-2007, 10:34 AM
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Default RE: Brakes are alittle soft

Thanks for the reply!

I really have no idea which pads nor rotors were put in. I'm assuming its just the regular LR ones because this was done at the dealership.


 
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Old 10-10-2007, 10:50 AM
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No more dealer pads and rotors!!!
I would suggest, if you have a soft pedal, that you get the brakes bleed, completely.
This would be something you and a friend could do if you wanted to save money.
 
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