brake fade

[owen lcr]

hi folks, over the last couple of days my brakes have been SH1T3, after driving the car "briskly" for a few miles i get severe brake fade, i am unsure wheather i have boiled the brake fluid previously and now it isnt working as it used to, or i have fecked the brake pads? any ideas folks.

 

[jon-tfsi]

Yeah my brakes were pretty grim before replacing them. They should have performed much better than they did and after inspecting them the pads looked very tired although not worn right down.
David at SERE motors on here can supply OEM pads at great prices. Changing the fluid wouldnt do any harm either. Could be a opportunity to get some performance pads maybe?

 

[WeeJase]

if you are B-road blasting,then i would change fluid and pads.some super dot 4 and ferrodo ds2500 would sort you out ,and cost well over £100,but you can't put a price on brakes.

 

[DanGB]

but you can't put a price on brakes.

You just did!

When did you last change your fluid? Have you inspected the pads or discs?

 

[Chan_P1_TDi_FR]

I've noticed brake fade to after during some brisk driving which include some hard braking, but that should hopefully be a thing of the past when i get my brembo kit in about 2-5 weeks(depending on when brembo can ship them over). The standard brakes are very good for normal driving but go off a little after sustained sessions.

 

[owen lcr]

sounds good to me, i had the ds2500 on my lcr and was impressed so i think mr badger5 will be getting a call tomorrow

cheers folks

 

[owen lcr]

i havnt yet changed my fluid in my brakes as it has only done 15000 miles, so think that may be my problem

 

[Poverty]

i havnt yet changed my fluid in my brakes as it has only done 15000 miles, so think that may be my problem

yeah change the fluid mate.

 

[Al]

If I keep my car, I will look to get lightweight discs at some point if you are keen to do the same.

PS - Gies a phone min.

 

[RobH]

my breaks are fading im due a 2 year service in which break fluid gets changed and could do with some uprated disks and pads just wondering what over set ups and recommendations people have thanks.

 

[Chan_P1_TDi_FR]

if your getting uprated discs and pads, do the brake hoses aswell. get braide ones, totally different pedal feel.