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Old 04-20-2021, 01:27 PM
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Hey guys, new member here! I have been searching multiple forums for a few days and unfortunately I have not found anything to help me address my issue. Right now our discovery 1 has brakes, but they do not instill confidence. Its wont lock up the wheels that's for sure. I have replaced all the brake lines as well as the flex lines with the braided steel lines and have bleed the air out and still the brakes are weak. I have no clue what to check next. Is there something else I am missing?

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Old 04-20-2021, 04:58 PM
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When were the pads checked/replaced last?
 
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Old 04-20-2021, 05:31 PM
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Try posting in the Disco 1 forum instead of this general one, but you might also want to check all the vacuum seals related to the brake booster.
 
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Old 04-20-2021, 10:37 PM
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I have driven a lot of D1's with all new brake bits and they really don't stop on a dime and the pedals were all a little spongy - likely just the nature of the beast - if you have replaced everything and have no leaks/air etc. it is what it is
 
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Old 04-22-2021, 04:22 PM
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Thanks for that, I didn't know there was a specific disco 1 forum. I will check that out for sure! Im new to the Land Rover world
 
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Old 04-22-2021, 04:23 PM
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They are brand new. I have never driven it before, we bought it without brakes so I am having a hard time gauging what is right or wrong on the brake feel.
 
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Old 04-22-2021, 04:25 PM
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I appreciate that feedback. I did end up getting some more air out of the system a few days ago and the brakes do feel better. Still not quite able to skid the tires if I stop on it quickly, but after reading your comment I am starting to think that is normal. It can stop for sure, but not as quickly as I feel like it should, but I am new to these.

The lines are new, as well as the pads and rotors, and the peddle doesn't seem to creep down if I hold my foot on it, it seems to hold pressure so I assume that means the master cylinder is ok.
 
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