Why is my brake loose?

Why is my brake loose?

Air in the brake line(s) is the most common cause of a soft/spongy brake pedal. If air gets into the brake lines, it can prevent brake fluid from flowing properly, causing the brake pedal to feel spongy or soft. If the brakes are soft or spongy, this is a good time to change or flush the brake fluid.

What are the dimensions of a Lexus SC400?

The vehicle is 1791.00 mm wide, 1336.00 mm high and 4853.00 mm long. Furthermore, the rear track is 1523.00 mm, the front track is 1520.00 mm and the wheelbase is 2691.00 mm. 1623 kg is the curb weight.

What should the height of the brake pedal be?

It should move about 1/8 to 1/4 of an inch before it starts to engage the brakes. If the pedal has no free play then it is constantly engaging the brakes, causing them to drag and wear prematurely. If there is too much play the brakes will feel soft and mushy. Slip under the dashboard on the drivers side and look up at the brake pedal.

How big are the sway bars on a Lexus SC400?

Another thing to consider when modifying your Lexus SC400 are sway bars . By default, almost all factory cars are tuned with an understeer bias. This makes them easier to drive at their limit, and much safer. For example, a stock Mitsubishi EVO 8 (AWD Turbo) comes factory with a 24mm front sway bar, and a 22mm rear.

Where is the locknut on the brake pedal?

Near the top of the brake pedal arm you will see a threaded pushrod that comes out of a rubber boot or metal housing on the front wall of the car and attaches to the back of the brake pedal arm. There is a locknut on the pushrod at the brake pedal end, and usually at the end near the front wall as well.

The vehicle is 1791.00 mm wide, 1336.00 mm high and 4853.00 mm long. Furthermore, the rear track is 1523.00 mm, the front track is 1520.00 mm and the wheelbase is 2691.00 mm. 1623 kg is the curb weight.

It should move about 1/8 to 1/4 of an inch before it starts to engage the brakes. If the pedal has no free play then it is constantly engaging the brakes, causing them to drag and wear prematurely. If there is too much play the brakes will feel soft and mushy. Slip under the dashboard on the drivers side and look up at the brake pedal.

Another thing to consider when modifying your Lexus SC400 are sway bars . By default, almost all factory cars are tuned with an understeer bias. This makes them easier to drive at their limit, and much safer. For example, a stock Mitsubishi EVO 8 (AWD Turbo) comes factory with a 24mm front sway bar, and a 22mm rear.

Where is the push rod on the brake pedal?

Some imported cars, however, have gas and brake pedals at the same height. You need to know where the brake push rod is before you can adjust the height of the brake pedal. At the right side of the brake pedal is a rod that is connected to the brake pad level through the floor of your car into the engine. This is the brake push rod.

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