XETA's First service coming up and Brake Issue..!

wolfinstein · 19th September 2006, 19:17

Hi guys,

Well today my XETA is 4040 Kms old, Since the first service will come up by next weekend or so..Just wanted to enquire What should one get checked up in a Indica besides engine oil change, filter change...!

Secondly,
Now that the monsoons are over, I have noticed that XETA's brake are becoming sluggish than before, Earlier the car used to stop immediately now the braking time and distance has increased.
I have noticed that the wheel bearning cover has got a rust layer and so has the Brake disc on its circumference.

Advice, How to get this rectified, Since today I almost ran into a donkey on the 34 Sector Area in Noida, the dumbo just ran in between the road..!

wolfinstein · 20th September 2006, 23:09

Some Help Guys....! Please

tifosikrishna · 20th September 2006, 23:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by wolfinstein

Hi guys,

I have noticed that the wheel bearning cover has got a rust layer and so has the Brake disc on its circumference.

i think it is quite common....

wolfinstein · 20th September 2006, 23:26

Ya , I understand the brake cover having the rust, but sluggishness in brake usage after the rains has me worried, What could it be..I don;t think its time for the brake pads to wear out so soon, On my lancer they wear off after 20- 28 K Kms..!

condor · 21st September 2006, 08:54

Wolf, have posted this point previously, separately. But here goes:

If you are getting an oil-change, Check engine oil level after you get the car back. The recommended level can be higher than the upper level on the dip-stick. Have noticed this on our Marina & Sumo.
Marina's recommended is 5.5 litres, but 5.0 litres is enough to bring it to the upper level on the dip-stick.

tsk1979 · 21st September 2006, 11:36

The brake pads are okay most probably.
In indica such problem is rectified by bleeding the system.
Most probably you have moisture/air in the brake system.
They will drain the brake fliud, put in new one and expel air from the system.

19th September 2006, 19:17	#1
wolfinstein BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 994 Thanked: 20 Times	XETA's First service coming up and Brake Issue..! Hi guys, Well today my XETA is 4040 Kms old, Since the first service will come up by next weekend or so..Just wanted to enquire What should one get checked up in a Indica besides engine oil change, filter change...! Secondly, Now that the monsoons are over, I have noticed that XETA's brake are becoming sluggish than before, Earlier the car used to stop immediately now the braking time and distance has increased. I have noticed that the wheel bearning cover has got a rust layer and so has the Brake disc on its circumference. Advice, How to get this rectified, Since today I almost ran into a donkey on the 34 Sector Area in Noida, the dumbo just ran in between the road..!
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20th September 2006, 23:09	#2
wolfinstein BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 994 Thanked: 20 Times	Some Help Guys....! Please
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20th September 2006, 23:26	#4
wolfinstein BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 994 Thanked: 20 Times	Ya , I understand the brake cover having the rust, but sluggishness in brake usage after the rains has me worried, What could it be..I don;t think its time for the brake pads to wear out so soon, On my lancer they wear off after 20- 28 K Kms..!
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21st September 2006, 08:54	#5
condor Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Speed-brkr City Posts: 16,240 Thanked: 16,893 Times View My Garage	Wolf, have posted this point previously, separately. But here goes: If you are getting an oil-change, Check engine oil level after you get the car back. The recommended level can be higher than the upper level on the dip-stick. Have noticed this on our Marina & Sumo. Marina's recommended is 5.5 litres, but 5.0 litres is enough to bring it to the upper level on the dip-stick.
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21st September 2006, 11:36	#6
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,688 Thanked: 23,489 Times View My Garage	The brake pads are okay most probably. In indica such problem is rectified by bleeding the system. Most probably you have moisture/air in the brake system. They will drain the brake fliud, put in new one and expel air from the system.
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