Brakes feel crazy soft during rain

B&W_Evader · 01-26-2017, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

Depending on what pads are on the car it could be due to them being cold. I have to tap my brakes from time to time driving on the interstate in the rain to keep my pads up to temp. I am running XP8's all around with Z1 2-piece rotors. It is not that bad at all unless they are stone cold.

Run XP8s all around here too. They've never felt like I had to push extra hard on them. Lowest temp I've seen on my instrument panel is 31 but car is garaged. Rain does not bother them either. Sounds like you need a bleed first. After that press your foot on the peddle, it should stay where it is with constant force. If is slowly moves down, you have a leak somewhere. It would probably be master cylinder or brake calipers. Check for gunk on the inside of the wheels to find the leaky caliper. Don't get brake fluid on your paint. Over time it will eat it up like paint remover.

Spooler · 01-26-2017, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by B&W_Evader

Run XP8s all around here too. They've never felt like I had to push extra hard on them. Lowest temp I've seen on my instrument panel is 31 but car is garaged. Rain does not bother them either. Sounds like you need a bleed first. After that press your foot on the peddle, it should stay where it is with constant force. If is slowly moves down, you have a leak somewhere. It would probably be master cylinder or brake calipers. Check for gunk on the inside of the wheels to find the leaky caliper. Don't get brake fluid on your paint. Over time it will eat it up like paint remover.

The rain you have is nothing like we have. It's a downpour here. I drive in the rain all the time.

King_Ch1cas · 01-27-2017, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by B&W_Evader

Run XP8s all around here too. They've never felt like I had to push extra hard on them. Lowest temp I've seen on my instrument panel is 31 but car is garaged. Rain does not bother them either. Sounds like you need a bleed first. After that press your foot on the peddle, it should stay where it is with constant force. If is slowly moves down, you have a leak somewhere. It would probably be master cylinder or brake calipers. Check for gunk on the inside of the wheels to find the leaky caliper. Don't get brake fluid on your paint. Over time it will eat it up like paint remover.

I'm going with these brake pads! Thanks man

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