#1: Can I make my brakes more sensitive? Author: EmJayx, Posted: Fri Nov 29, 2013 8:20 am ---- Sooo I'm doing lessons. [near the end I have a test in 3 weeks]
I recently bought a Peugeot 206 lx 2000 1.4.
Now I don't know if its just me being spoiled with car I learn in, but the brakes kinda SUCK compared to the learner car.
So really I'd like to know if I can make my little pug more sensitive when I use the brake?
If so if I take it to a garage how much would it cost? [I'm a female - I have no idea how to do it myself if its just bleeding]
Please reply
#2: Re: Can I make my brakes more sensitive? Author: doski, Location: WarwickshirePosted: Fri Nov 29, 2013 9:14 am ---- if you know someone with any experience with cars (not a garage) get them to check your brake pads, your brake fluid levels and possibly give them £20 to bleed the brakes it isnt too much work about an hour with a good car jack but a garage will charge more than that just in an hours labour. plus most of them will try to dwindle you out of your hard earned cash just because they can.
#3: Re: Can I make my brakes more sensitive? Author: RockRulz, Location: Harlow, EssexPosted: Fri Nov 29, 2013 9:23 am ---- All cars will act differently. Your lerner car is probably a very new car and the Pug is more than likely a few years old now and well worn in. Its just a matter of getting used to them I'd say. Have a friend or someone you trust to just check them over...has anyone else driven your pug and mentioned the brakes are slack? It may be worthwhile asking a seasoned driver to take it for a spin round the block...dont mention the brakes but see if they say anything to you? Dont go spending money at garages if you dont have to hun. x
#4: Re: Can I make my brakes more sensitive? Author: tommyb32, Location: East SussexPosted: Fri Nov 29, 2013 1:45 pm ---- get some new brake pads and once the pads have worn in it will be as sensitive as your learner car
#5: Re: Can I make my brakes more sensitive? Author: EmJayx, Posted: Fri Nov 29, 2013 2:44 pm ---- Well to be honest its my boyfriends mums old car I bought it off her. I know there's nothing wrong with the car at all, its most likely just from going from a brand new Citroen c3 which is kept in perfect condition with it being a learners car to a older W reg car :). I have learners insurance on it and took it for a spin yesterday my first time in the car, maybe I am just comparing it too soon. Thanks for the answers, Maybe if it still bugs me after I pass my test I can pop it into the garage. The guy there used to do cheap off the books stuff for my dad. I was more wondering if it was possible rather than walking in and looking silly!
#6: Re: Can I make my brakes more sensitive? Author: Addaz, Location: SuffolkPosted: Fri Nov 29, 2013 3:44 pm ---- Have the rear drums ever been adjusted? Is a rear cylinder weeping fluid? What condition are the front brakes in?
#7: Re: Can I make my brakes more sensitive? Author: kandlbarrett, Location: SwindonPosted: Sun Dec 01, 2013 4:19 am ---- Mainly all suggested above.
Different cars have different sensitivity on the brake pedal.
Order of tasks should be.
Check for leaks (probably won't be any.)
Check servo is working properly.
Adjust rear brakes - the auto adjusters seize and that affects pedal travel and feel.
Strip and clean front callipers.
Renew disks and pads if worn.
Change brake fluid and bleed brakes.
Using big brand front brake pad like Ferodo can make a big difference to initial bite compared to a cheap no name brand from the local store.
However, after all that they may be exactly the same though unless your car has been meticulously maintained (unusual for cars more than 6 or 7 years old) you should get some improvement! Likely cost if the work is done by a garage will be £200 - £300 and maybe more.
#8: Re: Can I make my brakes more sensitive? Author: millow_99, Location: KentpipePosted: Thu Dec 05, 2013 12:33 pm ---- The small engine 206's come with poor brakes anyways.
#9: Re: Can I make my brakes more sensitive? Author: doski, Location: WarwickshirePosted: Thu Dec 05, 2013 1:44 pm ---- yup i have a 1.1 with discs only on the front even with new discs and pads they dont touch any modern abs system
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