Pulsating brake pedal
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Had this problem last year when I bought the car so I ordered pads and discs from Britishparts. That got rid of the issue but now 5000km later ,its back.
Any suggestions? Lubricate the calipers or just buy new ones? I've tried some hard braking but no difference. The strange thing is that sometimes I almost don't feel it at all. And on the next touch of the pedal it pulsates heavily.
Any suggestions? Lubricate the calipers or just buy new ones? I've tried some hard braking but no difference. The strange thing is that sometimes I almost don't feel it at all. And on the next touch of the pedal it pulsates heavily.
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One other possibility, depending on the type of pads you have, is uneven friction material transfer.
Here's a very brief article. Tons more out there.
https://www.dba.com.au/tech-article-...rial-deposits/
Cheers
DD
Here's a very brief article. Tons more out there.
https://www.dba.com.au/tech-article-...rial-deposits/
Cheers
DD
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Okay thanks that's interesting. Was thinking about upgrading to ebc next time. Did a lot of bleeding when I installed last time and used that U trick as well with the hose. I always felt that the brake pedal was soft but so many said it's supposed to be like that so I never bothered investigating further. It passed its MOT . I have a feeling that one caliper might be bad though.
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The rears are smaller , SC engined might be bigger all around , inspect cylinder well for condition , if chromed clean with MEK based cleaner like carburetor cleaner if it has MEK , if not chromed polish with buffing compound to remove binding varnish
https://www.jaguarclassicparts.com/uk/part/JLM12123
https://www.jaguarclassicparts.com/uk/part/JLM20671
https://www.jaguarclassicparts.com/uk/part/JLM12123
https://www.jaguarclassicparts.com/uk/part/JLM20671
Last edited by Lady Penelope; 09-01-2017 at 02:33 AM.