Date: Mon, 28 Jun 2004 18:35:47 -0400 From: Hans L <hplnospam> Subject: '95 900SE brake issues
Hi, I'm wondering if anyone can tell me what might be wrong with my brakes on my auto '95 900SE(V6). The basic problem is that the brakes are very low and very soft -- I have to push down quite a ways to get the car to stop. I asked the dealership on a couple occasions about this, but was told that "brakes are brand new & there's nothing wrong!" (and perhaps they need to "wear in" ... but that was a few thousand miles ago now). So, I'd be happy to believe that, but the other day backing down a steep driveway I was unable to hold the car using the brakes -- no matter how hard I pushed. I had to use the hand brake to actually get the car to stop rolling backwards. Also -- and perhaps this is unrelated -- I can't seem to engage the ABS. I was trying a bit this evening to come to a very sudden stop. I'd go about 40-45MPH & slam on the brakes but no squealing or ABS shudder, just soft pedal and car slows quickly (but doesn't slam to a halt). Oh, and last I looked (pretty recently) the brake fluid was at the right level (certainly the problem has been there since I bought it 6 mo ago & fluid level has been checked several times). I haven't owned this car that long, so I don't know what was done to it. Clearly the brakes have been serviced recently (pads are new). Perhaps they didn't bleed it properly or something (what would be the symptoms of that?). Anyone have any suggestions of ways I can narrow it down? I'm gearing up to bring it back to the dealership for the 90k service, so at worst I'll have them look at it again then. It doesn't feel quite safe now, knowing that i can't bring the car to a seatbelt-snapping halt. Thanks in advance! Hans
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