odd brake issue - 3000GT/Stealth International Message Center

Alt0id · 05-01-2008, 09:03 PM

Hey guys,

I recently have noticed that when I push the brakes in after I first start the car(first minute or so after, or until a few pushes of the brakes) it tends to not be able to stop as fast as normal. Its almost like they have to get warmed up lol..

I thought I might have air in the system but I don't think it would just go away. Also it doesn't always do it, actually it only seems to as i'm leaving work? lol

Anyhow, any suggestions are welcome

turbosprentice · 05-01-2008, 09:10 PM

bleed the brake etc... do all that crap first... still happens then get new pads.. still happens then upgrade rotors/get new ones. replace brake lines etc.. if you have too.

Polygon · 05-01-2008, 09:17 PM

What rotors and what pads are you using?

91vr4n00maxima · 05-01-2008, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Polygon

What rotors and what pads are you using?

Alt0id · 05-02-2008, 08:24 PM

basic lame oem style rotors, and wagner (spelling?) thermal quiet ceramics.

As I said, it only does it every once in a while, and it only does it for one or two stops.

I don't really want to bleed the brakes, as--well, sorry this sounds stupid, but I dunno how! I haven't done it before..

Polygon · 05-02-2008, 08:33 PM

This isn't an issue with needing a bleed. If there was air in the lines you'd have different issues. I can only think of two things, pads or something on your rotors that gets burned off after the first two stops or so. Do you park the car outside?

Alt0id · 05-02-2008, 09:17 PM

yea, unfortunately, do you think something is just getting on them overnight or during the day?

Polygon · 05-02-2008, 09:18 PM

It could be something as seemingly benign as water. But I would try changing the pads and possibly the rotors.

Alt0id · 05-02-2008, 09:31 PM

Just changed them few weeks ago. they did it before too.

Polygon · 05-02-2008, 09:34 PM

But you still have the stock rotors, right?

05-01-2008, 09:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
Alt0id Paid Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Rockford, Illinois Drives: '94 3000GT SL Trader Rating: (1)	odd brake issue Hey guys, I recently have noticed that when I push the brakes in after I first start the car(first minute or so after, or until a few pushes of the brakes) it tends to not be able to stop as fast as normal. Its almost like they have to get warmed up lol.. I thought I might have air in the system but I don't think it would just go away. Also it doesn't always do it, actually it only seems to as i'm leaving work? lol Anyhow, any suggestions are welcome __________________ Need new capacitors for your ECU? http://www.3si.org/forum/f4/brand-ne...6/#post4971676

05-01-2008, 09:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
turbosprentice i can make your vtech cry Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: sheboygan, wisconsin Drives: '96 3000gt(base) Trader Rating: (2)	Re: odd brake issue bleed the brake etc... do all that crap first... still happens then get new pads.. still happens then upgrade rotors/get new ones. replace brake lines etc.. if you have too. __________________ 3s parts fs http://www.3si.org/forum/f4/91-rt-96...1/#post4943074

05-01-2008, 09:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
Polygon GTCUL8R Join Date: May 2006 Location: Utah Drives: '89 GTC & '91 R/T TT Trader Rating: (11)	Re: odd brake issue What rotors and what pads are you using? __________________ Clint: 1989 Chrysler LeBaron GTC Turbo II - 1991 Dodge Stealth R/T TT

05-02-2008, 08:24 PM	#5 (permalink)
Alt0id Paid Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Rockford, Illinois Drives: '94 3000GT SL Trader Rating: (1)	Re: odd brake issue basic lame oem style rotors, and wagner (spelling?) thermal quiet ceramics. As I said, it only does it every once in a while, and it only does it for one or two stops. I don't really want to bleed the brakes, as--well, sorry this sounds stupid, but I dunno how! I haven't done it before..

05-02-2008, 08:33 PM	#6 (permalink)
Polygon GTCUL8R Join Date: May 2006 Location: Utah Drives: '89 GTC & '91 R/T TT Trader Rating: (11)	Re: odd brake issue This isn't an issue with needing a bleed. If there was air in the lines you'd have different issues. I can only think of two things, pads or something on your rotors that gets burned off after the first two stops or so. Do you park the car outside?

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05-02-2008, 09:17 PM	#7 (permalink)
Alt0id Paid Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Rockford, Illinois Drives: '94 3000GT SL Trader Rating: (1)	Re: odd brake issue yea, unfortunately, do you think something is just getting on them overnight or during the day?

05-02-2008, 09:18 PM	#8 (permalink)
Polygon GTCUL8R Join Date: May 2006 Location: Utah Drives: '89 GTC & '91 R/T TT Trader Rating: (11)	Re: odd brake issue It could be something as seemingly benign as water. But I would try changing the pads and possibly the rotors.

05-02-2008, 09:31 PM	#9 (permalink)
Alt0id Paid Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Rockford, Illinois Drives: '94 3000GT SL Trader Rating: (1)	Re: odd brake issue Just changed them few weeks ago. they did it before too.

05-02-2008, 09:34 PM	#10 (permalink)
Polygon GTCUL8R Join Date: May 2006 Location: Utah Drives: '89 GTC & '91 R/T TT Trader Rating: (11)	Re: odd brake issue But you still have the stock rotors, right?