Hi guys, i have a S2 ERST and have come across a problem...which is a bit worrying!

I have recently swapped over to the ST170 braking setup on the front of the car, bled the brakes etc etc...however, now when i press the brake pedal while driving, the pedal goes towards the bottom and then i have to press again before i get a firm feel...

we have re-bled the system and there seems to be no air locks...

ne one had the same problem or know of a solution?

the ABS should be coming off tomo i hope so that might clear things up a bit?

bassboy

 

sounds like a wafty master cylinder to me m8y

 

You need to bleed the system with all the weight evenly to all four wheels (as if it was sat on its wheels - its hard to do if you ain't got a four post ramp or pit). Also if theres air in the abs pipes between the modules and the master cyclinder you'll need to press the two "abs bleed button" thingies on each module whilst someone else bleeds them - I'm sure the later haynes manual covers this. Its f'ing hard to do but can be sorted.

 

howmuch is a new master cylinder roughly? also are all mk4 escorts the same ones or are the turbo ones different?

bassboy

 

I used to have the twice down pedel thing!was scary!after i had a garage bleed the brakes seems to be fine!...Plz tell me how much better your st170 brakes are after ya sorted them out plz..

 

alright bassboy If you take the abs off you will need to put on a xr3i master cylinder. you can still buy them new from ford ( I know because i work in parts.) I had to do this on my mates rst becsuse he wanted to take off the abs. Where didyou get your st170 kit from and how much was It??

 

i getting my st170 kit from a guy called gary chamberlin cost is £300 all in with discs pads calipers and spacers...found his number in performance ford!