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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: samrey4u on 15 April 2009, 08:16:19

Title: new brake pads
Post by: samrey4u on 15 April 2009, 08:16:19

had new pads all round, but peddle travel seems too far and feels spongey . does my brakes need bleeding again ?

Title: Re: new brake pads
Post by: feeutfo on 15 April 2009, 08:20:54

probably, esp if the pads are now bedded in.
When you say "again" what do you mean exactly?

Title: Re: new brake pads
Post by: samrey4u on 15 April 2009, 08:22:45

i am assuming they were bled when pads were fitted

Title: Re: new brake pads
Post by: Jimbob on 15 April 2009, 08:25:22

They may have inverted the master brake cyliner seal if they didnt open the bleed nipple when pushing the pistons back in.

Can sometimes be fixed by hitting the cylinder with a mallet as a friend releases the brake pedal.

Title: Re: new brake pads
Post by: samrey4u on 15 April 2009, 08:29:14

many thanks i will try that

Title: Re: new brake pads
Post by: Jamaica on 20 April 2009, 15:52:10

We have the same problem with my Omega 2002 3.2 V6 and replacing the Master Brake rubber do the Job and now my car brakes efficiently. If you cant find a replacement repair kit , replace the whole Master Brake.