Mk1 golf! Poor brakes any ideas? Thanks!

[Mufc1999steve]

Ah I'm sure my beetle stopped better on drums is my worry! I've checked the diaphram is holding well and the none return valve is working also hose is clear to manifold! Haven't check how there working as I can't get in on the road until the next weekend! I'll have chance next Saturday to get it on the ramps. Also what's the procedure changing the outside cv boot. Is it disc of and slide it over? I couldn't find a split boot.

[sebatron]

the lever system which actuates the booster all the way over from the right side of the car could be out of adjustment too - or even in the pedal box?

my brake pedal didn't do anything til 3/4 down, it was the levers. then it was too tight, found the sweet spot by easing out the pedal stop by 2 turns. binding brakes is even less fun than no brakes.

[Campaign]

Ah I'm sure my beetle stopped better on drums is my worry! I've checked the diaphram is holding well and the none return valve is working also hose is clear to manifold! Haven't check how there working as I can't get in on the road until the next weekend!

Have you had a chance to compare it with another Mk1 or have someone who knows them check your car out?
Although I'm limited in my mechanical knowhow I would be happy to have a quick look with you over the weekend. PM me if you wish to take me up on that.

Paul

[4ABHGE]

Change the pads to a higher qualuty set. Bendix, lucas, qfm are all good enough and easily available in australia. They should be able to make the required compound in the.right size.pad in 4 weeks. Larger rotors will help too.

Bleed the brakes and double check your lines for any leaks. Readjust the pedal box and handbrake.