vauxtillidie
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Registered: 27th Dec 02
Location: Manchester Drives: Cav turbo/Corsa C20XE
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hi all, just got myself an sri 16v corsa b and the brakes are absolutely crap.
the pedal almost touches the floor before anything happens and even then it aint much and as you can imagine my stopping distances have trebled!
eventually i will be fitting 2l brakes but i need to sort this out first, ive bled the system and tried a different servo (not know working tho) and still rubbish. i got the servo from the scrap yard so obviously this could be nackered too but just thought id see if anyone else has any more suggestions before buying a new one
thanx in advance
chris 
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greengoddess
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Registered: 17th Jun 03
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Have you checked for a leak in the system, and your calipers are working properly and not seized?.
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Planty02
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Registered: 5th Mar 05
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TBH i would take it into a garage asap - i had this with my corsa, intended to get it checked out but before i had chance (a few days) the brakes stopped working all together.
This was due to one of the slave cylinders (at the rear) leaking which meant there was no compression in the system.
Definatley get it checked out ASAP!!!
edit: at hte time my handbrake light was staying on constantly - thats another system to look out for. Might be worth checking brake brake fluid too
[Edited on 25-02-2006 by Planty02]
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vauxtillidie
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dont think theres a leak and the fluid level is topped up and no light on the dash. if i can get the drums off ill check the cylinders today
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ainsley_brader
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Registered: 24th Mar 02
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ifthe rear shoes arent adjusted up properly that will affect pedal travel.
Is the pedal feel improved if you pull the handbrake on?
Ainsley
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vauxtillidie
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not sure never thought of that, ill check and report back
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Corsa E-Tec
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would they not just need bleeding to sort the pedal travel?
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vauxtillidie
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bled them 3 times didnt help. think ive found the problem now thanx to ainsley as when i pull the handbrake up it improved loads so must be worn shoes and/or drums as the handbrake doesnt work either!
cheers all for you input 
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