~01~Outback Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 Ive done a search and this has been discussed a little previously but only in relation to cold temperatures. both times ive had problems, the car, and i assume brakes, have been warm or hot - although im generally very easy on my brakes! The problem - when relatively heavy braking, but controlled, not excessive, i have lost braking power significantly! Both times i was turning, and applying the brakes - both dry roads! The pedal went soft - dropping a few inches and i could feel the jutting from the abs, but the brakes were effectively failing. Im not too familiar with the Subi mechanicals, but im thinking it has something to to with brake booster/brake assist! Is the power steering and brake booster linked in someway, because the loss of boost is during turning when the power steer is in use?! The abs shouldnt be kicking in unless the tyres are starting to loose traction, but that wasnt the case! Ill be doing a full inspection this weekend (pads, rotors, fluid etc) and getting the Subi mechanics to take it for a road test so i should have a better idea by the end of the weekend! Any advice or opinion welcome! Cheers Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthLight Posted July 8, 2005 Share Posted July 8, 2005 Power steering and brakes are two different systems. Sounds like either the brake booster or master cylinder may be your problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~01~Outback Posted July 8, 2005 Author Share Posted July 8, 2005 Thanks for that!! Im thinking booster! I should have added there doesnt appear to be a leak in the system as yet!! I will suss it out tomorrow and post what i find! Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setright Posted July 8, 2005 Share Posted July 8, 2005 Could be old fluid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brumby Boy Posted July 8, 2005 Share Posted July 8, 2005 there is a buletin on a similar thing but for the clutch as for the brakes im not sure it could have something to do with the booster?? but i just dont know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~01~Outback Posted July 18, 2005 Author Share Posted July 18, 2005 Ive been through it but havent found any issues as yet - Im hoping its just the quirky nature of the ABS!? cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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