Spongy Brakes

[pbottomley]

Yes yes I know its a silly question, but just how *Bleep* are the brakes on a HA deluxe suppose to be?

I tried mine the other day and OMG pedal was half way to the floor before it sloweed and stopped the car, and all I was doing was rolling the car forward. The pedal movement seems excessive, maybe it just needs bleeding or is that normal?

[hbpeter]

Dosent sound normal, even with the drum brakes you should have a firm pedal. Try bleeding them. Look for leaks on the wheel cylinders, or it could be the master cylinder giving up.
Peter

[HC]

I think you have an excessive clearance between the drum and shoes. adjust them first and then bleed the system ( if necessary)

[Clara]

The brakes on my HA have always been really sharp (and I would say better than the rover - but then they failed!). Sounds like yours want some adjustment.

[griffonmark]

Hi, If you are going to bleed your brakes use one of those kits you can by from accessory shops which use the spare tyre pressure to help. I got one and it is superb as it flushes all the *Bleep* out and you get a rock solid pedal, and it is quick to use on your own. I got mine after a row with the wife who was pumping the clutch pedal! Regards, Mark