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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: markh1 on 18 February 2009, 10:07:46

Title: spongy brakes
Post by: markh1 on 18 February 2009, 10:07:46

Hi all, the brakes on my Omega are rather spongy and have got worse of late. I presume there must be an air leak somewhere.
Is there a common place where air gets into the system?
also how is best to bleed the system? I.e. do you start at the wheel furthest from the master cylinder?
Cheers,
Mark

Title: Re: spongy brakes
Post by: Loch View on 18 February 2009, 10:18:47

when is the last time the brake fluid was changed?

Title: Re: spongy brakes
Post by: markh1 on 18 February 2009, 12:18:28

I ahve owned the car about 4 months and I have not changed it myself. So I guess its probably worth changing it.

Title: Re: spongy brakes
Post by: Loch View on 18 February 2009, 12:21:18

that might be a good idea. Also check the brake pads for wear and see if you can find any fluid leaks.

Title: Re: spongy brakes
Post by: markh1 on 18 February 2009, 13:15:05

Right I will give that a go over the weekend. Thanks for the help.

Title: Re: spongy brakes
Post by: Techno on 18 February 2009, 18:44:55

Check the pads aren't binding in the calipers as this will give you the same feeling.