

| Subject: | Re: Soft Brake Pedal Pressure after driving with Emergency brake on. |
| From: | Robert Stewart |
| Date: | Wed, 21 Mar 2012 12:55:44 -0400 |
So you think the front pads were worn down because of the emergency brake being on? Wow that sucks they were only a couple of months old! Damn. Thank you for the advice. R On Mar 21, 2012, at 12:53 PM, OlRivrRat wrote: > Rob > > Your Rear Brakes no doubt took quite a beating during that 20min drive & if your lucky > > you may get by with just adjusting them ~ if they were totally gone I suspect that they'd be > > screaming @ you. > > ORR ~ DeanB > > On 21 Mar , 2012, at 10:18 AM, Robert Stewart wrote: > >> Hello Everyone, >> >> I replaced my front brake pads several months ago and the pressure has been great since. The other day someone other than myself pulled my emergency brake lever. I did not know and wound up driving with it on for 20 minutes on the highway. I started to smell something and I immediately released it. After doing so I realized my brake pressure on the pedal sank a bit. >> >> What happened and how do I resolve this? >> >> I have not checked my brake fluid level since this happened. I will check it but what can I do to resolve this? >> >> Thanks, >> Robert >> Bloomingburg NY >> -- >> Rob >> Bloomingburg, New York >> 88 Wolfsburg, Silver >> 257,777 miles - automatic, engine rebuilt with 7K on it, all new fuel and coolant lines in engine bay. New front brake pads. >
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