brake grab

johntolhurst · 04-07-2020, 11:26 AM

I drove a mondeo from Vic to WA just before the border got closed.

Very nice car. 65,000km, 2008 model.

But, I can't park it without the brakes grabbing, it's like there is no way to ease them on, so passengers head are rocking forward with the brakes' application.

Is this a euro thing? We all hate it. Shame, cause everything else is great.

Can I put a bit of bulgy brake hose to soften the initial bite? :-)

ivorya · 04-07-2020, 02:54 PM

Get a brake fluid flush, or do it yourself.
Maybe old fluid, rubbish in the lines?

johntolhurst · 05-07-2020, 07:34 PM

I see the sense there. New oil could help.

This car has been like this since new, which is why I thought it might be intentional.

fiestaz · 05-07-2020, 07:48 PM

Euro brakes pads are soft, giving a great initial bite on the pedal. Is this the sort of feeing you are referring to?

Different harder pads will fix this issue if that is the problem.

johntolhurst · 06-07-2020, 10:48 AM

Yes that's is what it's like. Hard to smoothly park. Thanks for the suggestion

fiestaz · 06-07-2020, 04:10 PM

If it’s not something you are used to it can take some time. I went from bendix general CT pads in my Focus st to some softer bremtecs which have brilliant initial bite. No issue most of the time, sometimes catches me out as I usually drive an Iload. But I’d rather the feel of the softer pad to be honest. Each to their own.