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Mushy Brakes..? - 01-yellow-ZX3 - 03-14-2005
My brakes have gotten really mushy lately.
What could the problem be? Needs a brake fluid flush/change? Master cylinder?
My pads are new, and the OEM rotors are still well within good specs.
Can somebody give me a heads up here...
My car is a '01 with 80k on it, is it a bit early to change the fluid?
P.S. Would it be worthwhile to cheap out and get a ghetto place like Midas/Jiffy Lube to do the brake fluid? The Stealership wants $90 including the DOT 3 fluid. What do ya think? Get it done the right way? I just don't want to waste $90 if its not the fluid thats the problem.
Mushy Brakes..? - 2001 ZTS - 03-14-2005
I used to change brake fluid on the motorcycle every year. I've done the Focus at least once. It breaks down over time. Level OK?
Mushy Brakes..? - 01-yellow-ZX3 - 03-14-2005
Level is okay yup.
I think I'll get the Dealer to do it.
Mushy Brakes..? - ANTHONYD - 03-14-2005
Probably an air bubble.
Mushy Brakes..? - FocusGuy7476 - 03-14-2005
have you had it since new?
changing the brake fluid should cure that problem.
Mushy Brakes..? - 01-yellow-ZX3 - 03-14-2005
Yup, I've had it new since 2001, so I'm sure the fluid is due by now. I can't really see it being a brake line problem this early, they all check out visually.
Thanks guys, just needed some advice.
Mushy Brakes..? - Zoom - 03-14-2005
Do it all in one big upgrade, do a set of stainless steel brake lines then go to the dealership and re-do your brake fluid.
Mushy Brakes..? - NOS2Go4Me - 03-16-2005
ZOOM,Mar 14 2005, 01:21 AM Wrote:Do it all in one big upgrade, do a set of stainless steel brake lines then go to the dealership and re-do your brake fluid.
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Yes, stainless steel braided lines are sexy AND useful. A very good, cost-effective upgrade.
Mushy Brakes..? - 2001 ZTS - 03-16-2005
NOS2Go4Me,Mar 15 2005, 04:04 PM Wrote:Yes, stainless steel braided lines are sexy [right][snapback]93740[/snapback][/right]
They are hardly sexy, especially when the good ones have black rubber over the braid. ;)
I've never had ANYONE ever go: "Oh nice brake lines........sexy"
Mushy Brakes..? - 01-yellow-ZX3 - 03-16-2005
I drove a Focus with braided lines, the difference was minimal, so I opted out.
Mushy Brakes..? - NOS2Go4Me - 03-16-2005
2001 ZTS,Mar 15 2005, 11:44 AM Wrote:NOS2Go4Me,Mar 15 2005, 04:04 PM Wrote:Yes, stainless steel braided lines are sexy [right][snapback]93740[/snapback][/right]
They are hardly sexy, especially when the good ones have black rubber over the braid. ;)
I've never had ANYONE ever go: "Oh nice brake lines........sexy"
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But but... they look sexy on the website!
So... brake upgrades are like mail-order Russian brides? :ph34r: