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Brakes slipping

Posted: Sat Aug 26, 2006 6:59 pm
by Murray
Brakes on a 1999 100 series (petrol) slip just before stopping. Brakes work normally but at the last second just before completely stopping it releases or lunges forward. But always pulls up. Pads and rotors are in good condition. Any ideas? What should I look for? Could it be the proportional valve?

Posted: Sat Aug 26, 2006 10:18 pm
by simkell
not likely the proportioning valve, do you have abs? this may be causing your brakes to release slightly.

Posted: Sun Aug 27, 2006 12:06 am
by Sic Lux
I vaguely remember something at a training night for work about 100 series cruisers having a dot 5 brake fluid (silicon based) not like your dot 3.4. apparently it stuffs the brake components - might be something to look at. or see your dealer.

Thanks

Posted: Sun Aug 27, 2006 8:53 am
by Murray
Thanks guys yes the car has abs its a GXL did cross my mind know little about it. It could also be a good time to change the fluid will try that today.

Posted: Sun Aug 27, 2006 9:36 am
by playdoh
Could just be gas build-up under the pad, is it an auto?

Posted: Sun Aug 27, 2006 12:54 pm
by Murray
Thanks playdoh it is a auto. Gas build-up what is that how would i fix it?