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Old Nov 2, 2011 | 04:10 AM
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Man I'd make time to throw on those ASTs
Old Nov 2, 2011 | 05:26 AM
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Man I'd make time to throw on those ASTs
Old Nov 2, 2011 | 06:08 AM
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Man I'd make time to throw on those ASTs
LOL.

Do you have other coilovers on now or just stock suspension?
Old Nov 2, 2011 | 06:20 AM
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I need confirmation here...I replaced my brake rotors and pads last weekend for track preparation and I noticed couple of bubbles in the brake fluid reservoir. I poked it with screw driver and it disappears. I pushed the caliper pistons as my usual brake pad replacement procedure. Now when I brake, my brake pedal sinks in a little from initial bite before it completely bites, it was not like this before. I usually have a good initial bite when I push the pedal. Now I have to compensate for the initial sinking in when I brake.

Brake works fine like that for regular driving but I'm afraid this will NOT hold in the track, especially front straight away at SP Main. I suspect air is in the system but before I will proceed to bleed the brake fluid again, I would like to ask some input/advice as to what else should I consider checking or doing to fix this issue.

The right rear brake is also sticking and rubber boots are both gone in the rear calipers. I'm thinking of buying Jason's rear calipers now.

Thanks in advance for any advice or assistance folks.
Old Nov 2, 2011 | 06:29 AM
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Ron,

Just rebleed them. I like to have the engine running because I think the vibration from the engine helps to dislodge air bubbles during the bleed.

For the sticking rear calipers, did you relube the sliding pins with caliper lube? If not try that and it should fix the stickyness (unless the pins are bent). Permex makes a nice synthetic green claiper lube that I use with good results. You can get a big jar of it at AutoZone.







Originally Posted by Beepbeep
I need confirmation here...I replaced my brake rotors and pads last weekend for track preparation and I noticed couple of bubbles in the brake fluid reservoir. I poked it with screw driver and it disappears. I pushed the caliper pistons as my usual brake pad replacement procedure. Now when I brake, my brake pedal sinks in a little from initial bite before it completely bites, it was not like this before. I usually have a good initial bite when I push the pedal. Now I have to compensate for the initial sinking in when I brake.

Brake works fine like that for regular driving but I'm afraid this will NOT hold in the track, especially front straight away at SP Main. I suspect air is in the system but before I will proceed to bleed the brake fluid again, I would like to ask some input/advice as to what else should I consider checking or doing to fix this issue.

The right rear brake is also sticking and rubber boots are both gone in the rear calipers. I'm thinking of buying Jason's rear calipers now.

Thanks in advance for any advice or assistance folks.
Old Nov 2, 2011 | 07:17 AM
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What do yall think of this baffle? Look any good? It's only $25: https://www.s2ki.com/s2000/topic/893...il-pan-baffle/
Old Nov 2, 2011 | 07:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Beepbeep
I need confirmation here...I replaced my brake rotors and pads last weekend for track preparation and I noticed couple of bubbles in the brake fluid reservoir. I poked it with screw driver and it disappears. I pushed the caliper pistons as my usual brake pad replacement procedure. Now when I brake, my brake pedal sinks in a little from initial bite before it completely bites, it was not like this before. I usually have a good initial bite when I push the pedal. Now I have to compensate for the initial sinking in when I brake.

Brake works fine like that for regular driving but I'm afraid this will NOT hold in the track, especially front straight away at SP Main. I suspect air is in the system but before I will proceed to bleed the brake fluid again, I would like to ask some input/advice as to what else should I consider checking or doing to fix this issue.

The right rear brake is also sticking and rubber boots are both gone in the rear calipers. I'm thinking of buying Jason's rear calipers now.

Thanks in advance for any advice or assistance folks.
Ron, Sounds like you need a whole new brake system. I think these will look good on your car.

Old Nov 2, 2011 | 07:37 AM
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Ron,

Just rebleed them. I like to have the engine running because I think the vibration from the engine helps to dislodge air bubbles during the bleed.

For the sticking rear calipers, did you relube the sliding pins with caliper lube? If not try that and it should fix the stickyness (unless the pins are bent). Permex makes a nice synthetic green claiper lube that I use with good results. You can get a big jar of it at AutoZone.







Originally Posted by Beepbeep' timestamp='1320243627' post='21121773
I need confirmation here...I replaced my brake rotors and pads last weekend for track preparation and I noticed couple of bubbles in the brake fluid reservoir. I poked it with screw driver and it disappears. I pushed the caliper pistons as my usual brake pad replacement procedure. Now when I brake, my brake pedal sinks in a little from initial bite before it completely bites, it was not like this before. I usually have a good initial bite when I push the pedal. Now I have to compensate for the initial sinking in when I brake.

Brake works fine like that for regular driving but I'm afraid this will NOT hold in the track, especially front straight away at SP Main. I suspect air is in the system but before I will proceed to bleed the brake fluid again, I would like to ask some input/advice as to what else should I consider checking or doing to fix this issue.

The right rear brake is also sticking and rubber boots are both gone in the rear calipers. I'm thinking of buying Jason's rear calipers now.

Thanks in advance for any advice or assistance folks.
Awesome! I will rebleed them tonight and relube that pisky sliding pins.

Thanks, Pete.
Old Nov 2, 2011 | 07:46 AM
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Originally Posted by goldenfri
Ron, Sounds like you need a whole new brake system. I think these will look good on your car.
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Old Nov 2, 2011 | 07:48 AM
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Originally Posted by goldenfri
Originally Posted by Beepbeep' timestamp='1320243627' post='21121773
I need confirmation here...I replaced my brake rotors and pads last weekend for track preparation and I noticed couple of bubbles in the brake fluid reservoir. I poked it with screw driver and it disappears. I pushed the caliper pistons as my usual brake pad replacement procedure. Now when I brake, my brake pedal sinks in a little from initial bite before it completely bites, it was not like this before. I usually have a good initial bite when I push the pedal. Now I have to compensate for the initial sinking in when I brake.

Brake works fine like that for regular driving but I'm afraid this will NOT hold in the track, especially front straight away at SP Main. I suspect air is in the system but before I will proceed to bleed the brake fluid again, I would like to ask some input/advice as to what else should I consider checking or doing to fix this issue.

The right rear brake is also sticking and rubber boots are both gone in the rear calipers. I'm thinking of buying Jason's rear calipers now.

Thanks in advance for any advice or assistance folks.
Ron, Sounds like you need a whole new brake system. I think these will look good on your car.

Awww berry purdy!

I guess that wouldn't be making a screetching sound.



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