i have plenty of wear left on the pads, the shoes too, but when i brake. i cant get the wheels to lock up. the pedal feels very tight. dont think its a sticky caliper, what else could be wrong. is this a fault on these cars?
2006-12-11 20:40:23 · 3 answers · asked by techno mentalist 4 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Seat Arosa...crap x
2006-12-11 20:48:38 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Why do you want the wheels to lock up?
Does the car have ABS? If so, you shouldn't be able to get the wheels to lock.
I reckon the brakes are OK, but either you've got ABS, or you're trying to lock the wheels on a grippy surface. The Arosa is quite a light car, with reasonably large tyres. It will have more grip than momentum, so will be difficult to persuade to lock-up unless you are on a very slippery surface (it will come to a stop quickly and safely instead).
Do you think the stopping distance in normal use is too great?
Or are you just concerned that the brakes won't lock-up?
2006-12-11 21:29:59 · answer #2 · answered by Neil 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be lots of things. You can't risk having a brake problem, get it checked out professionally.
2006-12-11 20:48:27 · answer #3 · answered by champer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋