Issue of Brakes in Ford Endeavour

d3adlythegame · 25th May 2009, 23:13

I took a delivery of ford endeavor 3.0 2 days ago, i have already clocked 1000 Kms on it. I have been noticing a huge difference in the braking of endeavor i just bought and the endeavor i had before. I am not comparing it with any other cars to make it simple.

There is a huge difference, meaning, i have to press the pedal alot more to stop the car. Infact today, while i was braking, i wasnt able to stop at the red light on time, though my speed was around 80, i had applied enough pressure.

I will be getting the car checked within the next few days, as the first service due at 1500 KMs anyways. What my question is, if i can add anything to the car to make the brakes more stronger? Are there any modifications available for extra brakes?

SLK · 26th May 2009, 04:10

Normally, the brakes are also supposed to be runin before they get to their full efficiency. Having said that, I haven't seen relatively weak brakes on new cars, they are normally good.

Just need to get those checked I guess. And if they are fine, it's just a matter of getting used to.

GTO · 26th May 2009, 12:33

I presume it's just a matter of getting the right settings. At the first service, have your engineer check the master cylinder, booster & pedal play. Though the chances are slim, wouldn't hurt to check for vacuum leaks as well.

Don't forget to compare with another Endeavour in the workshop.

Rehaan · 26th May 2009, 16:10

d3adlythegame,

Was the pedal hard to press? Was it mushy? Was the feel normal, but braking just bad?

cya
R

SamtheLeo · 26th May 2009, 16:24

Dude, Did you got your PDi done OK.

This seems a typical case where Brake fluid is not up to the mark. Pls check immediately!!!!

d3adlythegame · 26th May 2009, 21:25

The break pedal was normal to press, it felt right. The braking was bad.

Samtheleo, i think its the brake fluid as well, the car will be going in for service in the coming week as service is due on 1500 Kms, ill get it checked.

Or should i just go and get checked it now ?

aaggoswami · 26th May 2009, 22:32

If the braking issue is really serious, then you must get it done as soon as possible. We all are aware of the Indian operating conditions where sudden braking or emergency braking is the norm.

As far as running in considered, even tyres need some running in. Considering that the tyres were new, for the first 200-300 kms the tyres wont perform in optimum manner, but then you have covered 1000 kms, so running in of tyres is also not the matter, neither is any component related to braking.

IIRC, if the pedal feel is not proper there is some problem related to pressure and fluid. I might be wrong here though. Get your car checked if barking is not confidence inspiring.

25th May 2009, 23:13	#1
d3adlythegame BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: new delhi Posts: 90 Thanked: Once	Issue of Brakes in Ford Endeavour I took a delivery of ford endeavor 3.0 2 days ago, i have already clocked 1000 Kms on it. I have been noticing a huge difference in the braking of endeavor i just bought and the endeavor i had before. I am not comparing it with any other cars to make it simple. There is a huge difference, meaning, i have to press the pedal alot more to stop the car. Infact today, while i was braking, i wasnt able to stop at the red light on time, though my speed was around 80, i had applied enough pressure. I will be getting the car checked within the next few days, as the first service due at 1500 KMs anyways. What my question is, if i can add anything to the car to make the brakes more stronger? Are there any modifications available for extra brakes?
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26th May 2009, 04:10	#2
SLK Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: DL XX XX XXXX Posts: 1,634 Thanked: 1,011 Times	Normally, the brakes are also supposed to be runin before they get to their full efficiency. Having said that, I haven't seen relatively weak brakes on new cars, they are normally good. Just need to get those checked I guess. And if they are fine, it's just a matter of getting used to.
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26th May 2009, 12:33	#3
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 70,546 Thanked: 300,788 Times View My Garage	I presume it's just a matter of getting the right settings. At the first service, have your engineer check the master cylinder, booster & pedal play. Though the chances are slim, wouldn't hurt to check for vacuum leaks as well. Don't forget to compare with another Endeavour in the workshop.
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26th May 2009, 16:10	#4
Rehaan Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 24,046 Thanked: 34,079 Times	d3adlythegame, Was the pedal hard to press? Was it mushy? Was the feel normal, but braking just bad? cya R
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26th May 2009, 16:24	#5
SamtheLeo BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Melbourne Posts: 451 Thanked: 26 Times	Dude, Did you got your PDi done OK. This seems a typical case where Brake fluid is not up to the mark. Pls check immediately!!!!
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26th May 2009, 21:25	#6
d3adlythegame BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: new delhi Posts: 90 Thanked: Once	The break pedal was normal to press, it felt right. The braking was bad. Samtheleo, i think its the brake fluid as well, the car will be going in for service in the coming week as service is due on 1500 Kms, ill get it checked. Or should i just go and get checked it now ?
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26th May 2009, 22:32	#7
aaggoswami Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Vadodara Posts: 4,982 Thanked: 2,931 Times	If the braking issue is really serious, then you must get it done as soon as possible. We all are aware of the Indian operating conditions where sudden braking or emergency braking is the norm. As far as running in considered, even tyres need some running in. Considering that the tyres were new, for the first 200-300 kms the tyres wont perform in optimum manner, but then you have covered 1000 kms, so running in of tyres is also not the matter, neither is any component related to braking. IIRC, if the pedal feel is not proper there is some problem related to pressure and fluid. I might be wrong here though. Get your car checked if barking is not confidence inspiring.
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