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Old Dec 19, 2004 | 09:05 AM
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When i bougt the RS the brakes were shot, (been sitting fro 3yr or so, I have changed the pads and discs, but the brakes are still non existent, what should i look the change? brake lines, master cylinder? any help appreicated at leasst i have sorted the white smoke i think
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Old Dec 19, 2004 | 09:10 AM
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Is there fluid in there Gra?
If so you could try bleeding them also make sure there are no leaks!
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Old Dec 19, 2004 | 09:14 AM
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As above - is there any feel in the pedal at all ???
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Old Dec 19, 2004 | 05:16 PM
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ther is no feel in the pedal at all to be honest
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Old Dec 19, 2004 | 05:18 PM
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are the calipers seized , not uncomon for the rst brakes to sieze up


and yeah fluid is a good check too
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Old Dec 19, 2004 | 05:23 PM
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Is it connected to anything ?
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Old Dec 19, 2004 | 05:26 PM
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calipers moved in and out ok when i put the pads on, will pt in new fliud and bleed em
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Old Dec 19, 2004 | 05:27 PM
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Originally Posted by NUTS RuS
Is it connected to anything ?
inever thought of that seriously it does stop eventually, just hardly at all
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Old Dec 19, 2004 | 06:34 PM
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lets start with the obvious first

New fluid and a bleed will tell us something Get onto it NOW
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Old Dec 19, 2004 | 08:38 PM
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Get onto it NOW
lol, this is me we are talking about, i still aint even unpacked my cossie calipers for my rear brake set up will sort it Wed (hopefully) as i am finish work on Tue for Xmas also gotta buy a bleed kit
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Old Dec 19, 2004 | 09:04 PM
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check the plastic pipe from the inlet manifold to the servo is connected/ doesnt leak
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