BRAKE FAILURE

bbcricketta · 05-30-2008, 06:17 AM

You might want to look this over:

http://www.s2katlanta.com/forum/showthread.php?t=16553

DJJSR · 05-30-2008, 07:05 AM

I see some aftermarket suspension components on that car. Makes me wonder if the line was stretched or damaged.

jagg · 05-30-2008, 07:09 AM

'n it looks to me like it was weeping fluid before it let loose.
It pays to put an eyeball under there once in a while, especially if you're tracking the car.

jagg

Vezna31 · 05-30-2008, 08:18 AM

I flush out my brake fluid and all my other fluids before every track day for 2 reasons: 1) to have fresh fluid for better performance 2) makes my mechanic put an eye on all the mechanicals to make sure everything is good.

Java Junky · 05-30-2008, 08:36 AM

'Great topic Beeb.
'Knew these guyz'd sort it out.
Somethin' like a way'da lose yer ability'da stop when you wanna alwayz pullz my attention up by the short hairz, y'know?
Thanks,
Java

DJJSR · 05-30-2008, 08:40 AM

I'm betting that someone left the caliper hanging on the hose during suspension or brake work. I've seen "certified" mechanics do it more than once.

Java Junky · 05-30-2008, 08:42 AM

That'd be my guess too Don, but to cause a failure like that, it wuz probably the norm rather than the rare occasion, yuh think?
Java

05-30-2008, 06:17 AM	#1 (permalink)
bbcricketta normal aspiration Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: south georgia Posts: 670	BRAKE FAILURE You might want to look this over: http://www.s2katlanta.com/forum/showthread.php?t=16553 __________________ 2007 berlina black

05-30-2008, 07:05 AM	#2 (permalink)
DJJSR Philosopher Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hooterville Posts: 1,572	I see some aftermarket suspension components on that car. Makes me wonder if the line was stretched or damaged. __________________ Don

05-30-2008, 08:18 AM	#4 (permalink)
Vezna31 Resident Track Whore :) Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chula Vista, CA Posts: 1,073	I flush out my brake fluid and all my other fluids before every track day for 2 reasons: 1) to have fresh fluid for better performance 2) makes my mechanic put an eye on all the mechanicals to make sure everything is good. __________________ Vezna Financial Services - For mortgages, accounting and taxes, and phone service needs. http://www.vezna.com San Diego Car Club - http://www.sdcarclub.com

05-30-2008, 08:36 AM	#5 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,311	'Great topic Beeb. 'Knew these guyz'd sort it out. Somethin' like a way'da lose yer ability'da stop when you wanna alwayz pullz my attention up by the short hairz, y'know? Thanks, Java __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

05-30-2008, 08:40 AM	#6 (permalink)
DJJSR Philosopher Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hooterville Posts: 1,572	I'm betting that someone left the caliper hanging on the hose during suspension or brake work. I've seen "certified" mechanics do it more than once. __________________ Don

05-30-2008, 07:09 AM	#3 (permalink)
jagg Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Endless Mountains Posts: 2,380	'n it looks to me like it was weeping fluid before it let loose. It pays to put an eyeball under there once in a while, especially if you're tracking the car. jagg

05-30-2008, 08:42 AM	#7 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,311	That'd be my guess too Don, but to cause a failure like that, it wuz probably the norm rather than the rare occasion, yuh think? Java __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

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