Hello,
I have some questions about my 90 GT Brakes.
Recently I replaced everything with the front and rear brakes on my 90 GT. (pads, rotors, bearings, drums, shoes, hardware, wheel cylinders) I also upgraded the fronts with Hawk Pads and Stop Tech drilled and slotted rotors. The car stops really well, MUCH better than before. Not to much nose dive, E-brake is fully engaged within the first couple clicks, I am pretty happy with everything... everything except the pedal.
I know the pedal pressure in these cars never really inspire a lot of confidence in their stock form, but I was hoping the pressure would be better and less spongy.
First Question:
Obviously, I have bled the brakes, and can certainly bleed them more but I am wondering if the junctions at the calipers could be bad. I DID replace the banjo bolts and the crush washers and I am sure I have the correct calipers on the correct sides. I am NOT seeing any brake fluid leaking, but I can't help shake the feeling that the metal looks damp, almost like the fluid is seeping through. It IS dry to the touch and it's possible I am just being paranoid. (See the attached photos of the calipers) Please ignore the missing paint, brake fluid took the VHT paint right off.
Is this a common issue when replacing calipers? Just more bleeding? Replace the rubber hoses too?
Second Question:
The rear axle brake lines were pretty well seized to the brake fittings when I loosened them from the wheel cylinders. As a result, when I loosened in the beginning, they kind of twisted like a Twizzlers candy. I'm thinking they might be contributing to a bad seal at the real wheel cylinders. (see the attached photo of the rear brake line)
I'm considering ordering a set of pre-bent lines from LMR, anyone have any success with these? I'm concerned how they will survive the shipping to my house.
Again, the brakes seem to be functioning really well, just a spongy brake pedal.
Thanks for you time, any input would be great.
-Justin
I have some questions about my 90 GT Brakes.
Recently I replaced everything with the front and rear brakes on my 90 GT. (pads, rotors, bearings, drums, shoes, hardware, wheel cylinders) I also upgraded the fronts with Hawk Pads and Stop Tech drilled and slotted rotors. The car stops really well, MUCH better than before. Not to much nose dive, E-brake is fully engaged within the first couple clicks, I am pretty happy with everything... everything except the pedal.
I know the pedal pressure in these cars never really inspire a lot of confidence in their stock form, but I was hoping the pressure would be better and less spongy.
First Question:
Obviously, I have bled the brakes, and can certainly bleed them more but I am wondering if the junctions at the calipers could be bad. I DID replace the banjo bolts and the crush washers and I am sure I have the correct calipers on the correct sides. I am NOT seeing any brake fluid leaking, but I can't help shake the feeling that the metal looks damp, almost like the fluid is seeping through. It IS dry to the touch and it's possible I am just being paranoid. (See the attached photos of the calipers) Please ignore the missing paint, brake fluid took the VHT paint right off.
Is this a common issue when replacing calipers? Just more bleeding? Replace the rubber hoses too?
Second Question:
The rear axle brake lines were pretty well seized to the brake fittings when I loosened them from the wheel cylinders. As a result, when I loosened in the beginning, they kind of twisted like a Twizzlers candy. I'm thinking they might be contributing to a bad seal at the real wheel cylinders. (see the attached photo of the rear brake line)
I'm considering ordering a set of pre-bent lines from LMR, anyone have any success with these? I'm concerned how they will survive the shipping to my house.
Again, the brakes seem to be functioning really well, just a spongy brake pedal.
Thanks for you time, any input would be great.
-Justin
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