Dash Rendar Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 My Impreza's brakes feel quite unresponsive at the moment. At a glance, the discs and pads look fine (although the rear pads are maybe a bit low). Do you think it's worth taking the car to Kwik Fit for their free brake check, or do you think they would ultimately rip me off? (I don't know what their reputation is like.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Have you checked the brake fluid? Look at the colour of it.. Do you know when it was last changed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dash Rendar Posted February 22, 2009 Author Share Posted February 22, 2009 It's kind of brown, but fairly clear. I honestly can't remember what it's meant to look like! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RICHARDA Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 I would not recommend the free brake check, they will probably tell you your discs and pads are under spec and need replacing. If you don't know when the fluid was changed last I would change that first as its the cheapest option to rule out and you will at least know its been done. Are your pads glazed? HTH Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dash Rendar Posted February 22, 2009 Author Share Posted February 22, 2009 No idea if they're glazed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 It usually starts a very light clear colour and then slowly turns brown..like coke almost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Need4Speed Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 It's kind of brown, but fairly clear. I honestly can't remember what it's meant to look like! Change it - should sort your problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dash Rendar Posted February 22, 2009 Author Share Posted February 22, 2009 A friend of mine who's a mechanic checked it out today. He said the brake fluid looked fine, but that the brake discs were scored and could do with replacing. Dammit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_surj Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Just out of interest mate which impreza do you have? I'm looking at getting one but don't know how reliable they are etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurgen-Jm-Imports Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 surj what about this arrives end of month http://www.jm-imports.co.uk/cardetails/subaru/impreza9.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich_supra Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 surj what about this arrives end of month http://www.jm-imports.co.uk/cardetails/subaru/impreza9.html that is nice how much is that going for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Need4Speed Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 A friend of mine who's a mechanic checked it out today. He said the brake fluid looked fine, but that the brake discs were scored and could do with replacing. Dammit. If the fluid is over 18 months old it needs replacing. I changed it im my Corvette, it looked fine but I knew it was old - big improvement! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurgen-Jm-Imports Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 that is nice how much is that going for? will take 6300 straight sale otr , it arrives end of feb..Grade 4 car... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_surj Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Jurgen will be in touch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dash Rendar Posted February 24, 2009 Author Share Posted February 24, 2009 Just out of interest mate which impreza do you have? I'm looking at getting one but don't know how reliable they are etc Sorry for not replying sooner. I've been in a location bereft of Internet connection for a couple of days! It's a 2001 WRX Turbo, stock. Check my garage... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan4 Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 A friend of mine who's a mechanic checked it out today. He said the brake fluid looked fine, but that the brake discs were scored and could do with replacing. Dammit. skim them if they are still above min thickness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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