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markh1

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spongy brakes
« 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?
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Mark
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Re: spongy brakes
« Reply #1 on: 18 February 2009, 10:18:47 »
when is the last time the brake fluid was changed?
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Re: spongy brakes
« Reply #2 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.
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Re: spongy brakes
« Reply #3 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.
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Re: spongy brakes
« Reply #4 on: 18 February 2009, 13:15:05 »
Right I will give that a go over the weekend. Thanks for the help.
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Re: spongy brakes
« Reply #5 on: 18 February 2009, 18:44:55 »
Check the pads aren't binding in the calipers as this will give you the same feeling.  
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