phorty
forum member
All, this issue has recently resurfaced after I originally noticed it last summer. It only seems to be an issue after the engine/brakes are warmed up and the outside temp is 80 degrees or higher.
First off, the braking performance is fine. No noises or issues, no warning lights and I still drive and brake in a spirited manner.
Here is the scenario, car is warmed up and its hot outside, I come to a red light and stop. Applying normal light pressure on the brakes and the car holds as normal while stopped. Then put a bit more pressure on the brakes and the pedal makes a rubbery squeezing noise and I can slowly push the pedal nearly to the floor. I don't lose braking power, the pedal will just go as low as I want if I keep putting pressure on it.
When I first noticed it happening last summer, I pulled the wheels off to make sure no fluid was leaking out anywhere. The whole area around the master cylinder is as clean as a whistle. Then fall hit and I pretty much forgot about it. I bought the car new and it has had a pretty easy 39K miles. I replaced the front rotors and pads 15K miles ago - didn't really need them but I came across some NOS stuff and did it anyway.
Thoughts? Just needs a bleed or is something else at play here? I have a set of brembos that I plan on putting on when I get the chance but wanted to figure this out first. I plan to use my Motive power bleeder at that time. Thanks for the help!
First off, the braking performance is fine. No noises or issues, no warning lights and I still drive and brake in a spirited manner.
Here is the scenario, car is warmed up and its hot outside, I come to a red light and stop. Applying normal light pressure on the brakes and the car holds as normal while stopped. Then put a bit more pressure on the brakes and the pedal makes a rubbery squeezing noise and I can slowly push the pedal nearly to the floor. I don't lose braking power, the pedal will just go as low as I want if I keep putting pressure on it.
When I first noticed it happening last summer, I pulled the wheels off to make sure no fluid was leaking out anywhere. The whole area around the master cylinder is as clean as a whistle. Then fall hit and I pretty much forgot about it. I bought the car new and it has had a pretty easy 39K miles. I replaced the front rotors and pads 15K miles ago - didn't really need them but I came across some NOS stuff and did it anyway.
Thoughts? Just needs a bleed or is something else at play here? I have a set of brembos that I plan on putting on when I get the chance but wanted to figure this out first. I plan to use my Motive power bleeder at that time. Thanks for the help!