Mushy brake pedal?

**twiSTies** · 02-05-2007, 03:16 PM

I took my car in for its 30k service today, which includes a brake fluid flush. Now that I got it back, the pedal takes a lot more travel before it starts to stop the car than it did before. Before it would be very touch sensitive and now i can lay on it before it'll stop. Is there anyway to fix this, or does it need to be taken back and redone? I've tried pumping the brakes a little, but it didn't seem to make much of a difference while coming to a stop.

Bet on Grey · 02-05-2007, 03:24 PM

Go back to them, or try putting on some SS lines, that should stop some of the play in the pedals.

LightWerkz · 02-05-2007, 03:46 PM

seems like the lines werent bled properly.

flatthump · 02-05-2007, 03:48 PM

Yeah....Rushed bleed job. Its practically cliche now for dealerships...

**twiSTies** · 02-05-2007, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by flatthump

Yeah....Rushed bleed job. Its practically cliche now for dealerships...

ah ok. so i guess i'll have to take it back. any guarantee that it'll be done right next time?

flatthump · 02-05-2007, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by twiSTies

ah ok. so i guess i'll have to take it back. any guarantee that it'll be done right next time?

I'd take it to another reputable shop in the area. Maybe ask one of your friends. Or ask one of them to give you a hand for a half hour and do it yourself.

**twiSTies** · 02-05-2007, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by flatthump

I'd take it to another reputable shop in the area. Maybe ask one of your friends. Or ask one of them to give you a hand for a half hour and do it yourself.

it was 9 degrees out today, so i gladly paid for the 30k service, haha. thanks for the help, i'll ask around

flatthump · 02-05-2007, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by twiSTies

it was 9 degrees out today, so i gladly paid for the 30k service, haha. thanks for the help, i'll ask around

Sorry....I dont know how cold that is...I live in California

**twiSTies** · 02-06-2007, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by flatthump

Sorry....I dont know how cold that is...I live in California

just scheduled an apt for friday.

**spazegun2213** · 02-06-2007, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by twiSTies

just scheduled an apt for friday.

yea, it was a botched bleed job... try to find someone with a motive power bleeder.. it only takes 45 min with that

**twiSTies** · 02-08-2007, 05:32 AM

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Originally Posted by spazegun2213

yea, it was a botched bleed job... try to find someone with a motive power bleeder.. it only takes 45 min with that

If they can't get it right the 2nd time, I'll be filing a formal complaint and having it done with my friends and a 6 pack. The car really does not stop anymore unless I floor the pedal. That's simply unacceptable. Tomorrow's the big day, let's see if they take their time on it now.

**twiSTies** · 02-09-2007, 12:20 PM

aaaaaaaaaand....they're still mushy. i need to push the pedal down over halfway before i get braking response. i talked to the service manager and he said the pedal was within spec according to subaru. there's just no way. i've left a voicemail with my salesman asking if theres anything that can be done about this. maybe if they took a new sti and compared the brakes to mine. its downright awful.

mx_9 · 02-10-2007, 05:07 PM

Have you adjusted the brake pedal free play? Search this site. Someone, I think Nhluhr, posted some detailed instructions.

I've had to adjust mine a tremendous amout to make it feel like another STi that I drove.

damianblalack · 02-20-2007, 06:14 PM

Buy some speed bleeders, do it yourself, and never pay the stealership to do it again. End of story.

NewShockerGuy · 03-07-2007, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by mx_9

Have you adjusted the brake pedal free play? Search this site. Someone, I think Nhluhr, posted some detailed instructions.

I've had to adjust mine a tremendous amout to make it feel like another STi that I drove.

I searched and didn't find anything... Someone said something about a bolt but if there are any pictures I'd really think that would help...

Does this bolt that is adjusted actually move the pedal physicaly? I want to cut a lot of the "mush" in the beginiing and have my brake pedal kick in sooner.

Thanks,
-Nigel

02-05-2007, 03:16 PM	#1
twiSTies Gold Member Car: 05 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: T2s and Recaros Location: Allentown, PA Posts: 3,306 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (7)	Mushy brake pedal? I took my car in for its 30k service today, which includes a brake fluid flush. Now that I got it back, the pedal takes a lot more travel before it starts to stop the car than it did before. Before it would be very touch sensitive and now i can lay on it before it'll stop. Is there anyway to fix this, or does it need to be taken back and redone? I've tried pumping the brakes a little, but it didn't seem to make much of a difference while coming to a stop. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

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02-05-2007, 03:24 PM	#2
Bet on Grey STI Driver Car: 06 Steel Gray Metall Location: Gainesville,VA Posts: 268 IWSTI Addict since: Dec 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Go back to them, or try putting on some SS lines, that should stop some of the play in the pedals.

02-05-2007, 03:46 PM	#3
LightWerkz STI Master Car: E46 M3 Fav Mod: ZCP Wheels Location: Clifton Posts: 7,456 IWSTI Addict since: Aug 2005 Trader Rating: (77)	seems like the lines werent bled properly.

02-05-2007, 03:48 PM	#4
flatthump IWSTI Club Level 1 Car: The Spaze Mobile Fav Mod: Tuning Location: South O.C., Ca Posts: 13,123 IWSTI Addict since: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (5)	Yeah....Rushed bleed job. Its practically cliche now for dealerships...

02-09-2007, 12:20 PM	#12
twiSTies Gold Member Car: 05 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: T2s and Recaros Location: Allentown, PA Posts: 3,306 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (7)	aaaaaaaaaand....they're still mushy. i need to push the pedal down over halfway before i get braking response. i talked to the service manager and he said the pedal was within spec according to subaru. there's just no way. i've left a voicemail with my salesman asking if theres anything that can be done about this. maybe if they took a new sti and compared the brakes to mine. its downright awful.

02-10-2007, 05:07 PM	#13
mx_9 Spec C Club Car: 04 STi Location: Cary, NC Posts: 1,030 IWSTI Addict since: Feb 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	Have you adjusted the brake pedal free play? Search this site. Someone, I think Nhluhr, posted some detailed instructions. I've had to adjust mine a tremendous amout to make it feel like another STi that I drove.

02-20-2007, 06:14 PM	#14
damianblalack Junior STI Driver Car: 07 STi Fav Mod: Recaro Young Sport Location: P'cola, FL Posts: 68 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2005 Trader Rating: (2)	Buy some speed bleeders, do it yourself, and never pay the stealership to do it again. End of story.