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    brake problem

    HeatherMaude
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    Post  HeatherMaude Sun Nov 07, 2010 3:51 am

    basically, my when I press my brake pedal It doesn't seem to slow the car down until the pedal is basically at the floor.
    I replaced the pads a couple of months ago and there is plently of brake fluid in the reservoir.

    Anyone got any ideas what could be causing this? it's getting rather dangerous to drive now....
    electricjim
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    Post  electricjim Sun Nov 07, 2010 9:43 am

    have you tried posting this question on "theminiforum" there is alot more people on there and you might get some ideas
    clintminimad
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    Post  clintminimad Sun Nov 07, 2010 10:02 am

    do you have a servo!
    steble
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    Post  steble Sun Nov 07, 2010 11:44 am

    silly question maybe but...... have you bled the brakes?
    clubbyman
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    Post  clubbyman Sun Nov 07, 2010 12:22 pm

    i would say bleed the brakes,
    u have replaced the pads, i take it the discs are also good?
    HeatherMaude
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    Post  HeatherMaude Tue Nov 09, 2010 11:12 am

    Yes I do have a servo.
    No I haven't bled the brakes thinking about it.
    As far as I know the discs are ok. Never had a problem with them before.
    clintminimad
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    Post  clintminimad Tue Nov 09, 2010 12:55 pm

    make sure your front and rear pads/shoes have some meat to them make sure there is no leaks in the pipes if all still not working the seals might of gone in the servo.

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