Stuey
26-01-2016, 18:40
Hi all,
I've had my Williams 2 on the road since November following a big bunch of mechanical work and all's going well after a few initial teething issues.
I'm really enjoying driving Billy but the brakes don't appear to be very good, maybe I'm comparing them with my other much more modern car but they don't inspire a lot of confidence.
I fitted new Delphi pads all round, new discs on the front, new hoses and changed the fluid. The Rear discs cleaned up really well and were well within thickness limits so I didn't see a need to change them.
After a few hundred miles I discovered the master cylinder was dumping fluid into the servo so I stripped and cleaned it all out, fitted a new master cylinder and re-bled the system.
Everything appears to be in order, nice firm pedal, servo is working, rear bias valve is working, nothing binding or sticking, no pulling, vibration or brake fade.
Seems there's plenty of clamping going on when the pedal is pressed on all 4 wheels, just feels like there's not a lot of friction going on? The brakes work but not a lot of feedback or bite?
So now I'm wondering if maybe the pads aren't the best? I've used Delphi pads before on other cars and never had issue with them but maybe they don't suit the Wiliiams so well? Maybe modern friction materials rely on a bit more pressure than the Williams provides?
Does anyone have any recommendations or experience on which brand of pads work best?
I'm not looking for eye popping performance but my weekly trip to work takes me up some pretty challenging back-roads between North & South Wales and I generally hoon it so a little more bite from the brakes would be welcome
Any suggestions?
Ta
Stu W
I've had my Williams 2 on the road since November following a big bunch of mechanical work and all's going well after a few initial teething issues.
I'm really enjoying driving Billy but the brakes don't appear to be very good, maybe I'm comparing them with my other much more modern car but they don't inspire a lot of confidence.
I fitted new Delphi pads all round, new discs on the front, new hoses and changed the fluid. The Rear discs cleaned up really well and were well within thickness limits so I didn't see a need to change them.
After a few hundred miles I discovered the master cylinder was dumping fluid into the servo so I stripped and cleaned it all out, fitted a new master cylinder and re-bled the system.
Everything appears to be in order, nice firm pedal, servo is working, rear bias valve is working, nothing binding or sticking, no pulling, vibration or brake fade.
Seems there's plenty of clamping going on when the pedal is pressed on all 4 wheels, just feels like there's not a lot of friction going on? The brakes work but not a lot of feedback or bite?
So now I'm wondering if maybe the pads aren't the best? I've used Delphi pads before on other cars and never had issue with them but maybe they don't suit the Wiliiams so well? Maybe modern friction materials rely on a bit more pressure than the Williams provides?
Does anyone have any recommendations or experience on which brand of pads work best?
I'm not looking for eye popping performance but my weekly trip to work takes me up some pretty challenging back-roads between North & South Wales and I generally hoon it so a little more bite from the brakes would be welcome
Any suggestions?
Ta
Stu W