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Grahamv6



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Excessive brake pedal travel (update) seems to be sorted

Fitted new discs and pads a few weeks ago .
Drove yesterday to work and feels as if the pedal is traveling along now had a scout round no leaks anywere and fluid level is still were it should be.
Am i being paranoid lol


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Steve D



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If you have left the caliper tensioning springs off, or bent them, or they are weak, that will give you that symptom. Past: FL2 TD4 HSE Auto
Evoque SD4 Dynamic Lux Auto
Present: Audi A3 S Line.

Post #297398 26th Apr 2016 8:42 pm
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Grahamv6



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Had new on the front

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Steve D



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With the vehicle stationary, do they pump up? Possible air in the system? I've had it before when pushing piston calipers back that they needed bleeding again - sort of upset the master cylinder seals. Past: FL2 TD4 HSE Auto
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SYFL2



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I would say air too just bleed them it may sort it out. Maybe an idea to change the fluid at the same time.

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Yorky Bob



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New discs and pads cost you a few quid I guess, plus time and effort so for around £10 treat her to new brake fluid as well.

Give us some feedback if it does the trick. Thumbs Up FL2 MY10 TD4 GS traded in at 2 years
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Post #297426 27th Apr 2016 7:40 am
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Grahamv6



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Thanks for the help guys!
When stationary if i pump the peddle it gets harder with every pump ?

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Steve D



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I know you said you had new pad retaining springs but just check 'em again. If weak, missing or fitted incorrectly, the caliper 'tilts' and pads are not square on the disc. The first bit of pedal travel is spent straightening the pads up before they bite. Have a look at the caliper while someone else pumps the pedal. Past: FL2 TD4 HSE Auto
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Grahamv6



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Ok cheers steve will get my better half to do abit of pumping when she gets in from work then report back.

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After that, take her out to the car and ask her to give you a hand. Rolling with laughter Past: FL2 TD4 HSE Auto
Evoque SD4 Dynamic Lux Auto
Present: Audi A3 S Line.

Post #297472 27th Apr 2016 3:13 pm
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Grahamv6



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Might give the old dear nxt door a heart attack if we did that! Rolling with laughter

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Grahamv6



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Well other than fitting my freel2 window sticker this morn ive been a busy boy.
Put another set of retaining clips on the back pads and changed the brake fluid and now seems to be sorted . No excessive travel anymore Very Happy
So glad ive got a 4 post lift in my garage !!!
Thanks to everyone who gave me advise on what the problem could be .

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Yorky Bob



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So glad ive got a 4 post lift in my garage

Fancy doing my Haldex Filter then Whistle FL2 MY10 TD4 GS traded in at 2 years
FL2 MY13 TD4 GS Current

Post #297547 28th Apr 2016 12:22 pm
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Grahamv6



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No but you can come do your own Smile

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