[Shotimes] brake spongy

[Dave Garber]

Hell, the rust buildup on the rotors could be what your experiencing. How
many miles have you put on the car since storage? With that kind of buildup,
it could take a good 50 miles or so to not only wipe the surface clean, but
also to get the debris burned off the rotors AND pads.

At the very least, I'd put some easy miles on it and then disassemble each
corner and clean the pads (the rust/grime will collect in the slot cut in
the center of the pads, as well as create a buildup on the surface of the
pads that will really diminish the pads ability to 'bite' into the rotor),
caliper bracket, etc along with the flush others have suggested.


Dave Garber
Pittsburgh, PA
99 White, 96k
99 SF, 77k


----- Original Message -----
From: "Hartberger, Jason M. AT2 (AW)" <hartbejm@cvn71.navy.mil>
To: "Donald Mallinson" <dmall@mwonline.net>
Cc: <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, March 15, 2006 10:51 AM
Subject: RE: [Shotimes] brake spongy


> Ok, well, having not used the brakes at all and still having had the
> spongy pedal, what does that mean? I mean, I was pushing it all the way
> to the floor, and braking power was decent but certainly nowhere near
> locking up. Did air get in somewhere? Did I lose fluid? I didn't think
> to check the MC fluid level but I'll check it when I get back. I heard a
> snapping sound when I first backed up but I assumed that was the pads
> breaking contact with the (really really rusty) rotors (and my wife had
> the parking brake on for 3 mos. too, so that probably got a little rusty
> as well). Any ideas? I won't be able to check until I check out on leave
> later today as I'm on duty right now. Thanks!
>
> Jason