Squadrone Rosso 82 Report post Posted February 7, 2016 Had our first weekend away in the 86. Drove to Chester from South Wales through Wales so great fun. Comfortable & economical too. Not driven the car much (it's my wife's) the the brake pedal free travel before the bite seems very long. The brakes work well enough with a shove. I hate over servoed brakes but the initial pedal travel is concerning & not how I remember. You may remember that ours had the brake ABS pump & module was replaced shorty after buying the car new. I assume this involved interfering with the brake hydraulic fluid so could a bleed be in order? Thanks, Simon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nikndel 509 Report post Posted February 7, 2016 May be a bit of trapped air in system back to dealer! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nicebiscuit 655 Report post Posted February 7, 2016 Or just different to the car you normally drive? My other car has typically over servoed modern brakes. I always stand that on its nose after driving the gt86. I find the travel just right for heel and toeing so you have a firm pedal at about the right height to access the throttle. If it's much lower than that it's probably wrong... If anything I have the opposite problem - it's very keen to lock various wheels. The abs seems to have to work quite hard. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squadrone Rosso 82 Report post Posted February 7, 2016 I'm used to Italian brakes so not over servoed at all. What struck me with the 86 was just how firm & responsive the pedal was yet still being easy to modulate. Pretty much perfect. I think it needs a quick dealer visit just to be safe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nicebiscuit 655 Report post Posted February 7, 2016 What do Italian cars need brakes for? ;-) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keethos 842 Report post Posted February 7, 2016 Without someone else with an 86 to try it, it's difficult to tell, best bet is taking back to the dealer, maybe even have a quick drive in one of theirs to feel the difference (rather them poking around and just saying there's nothing wrong without really knowing), or see who's near by and organise a mini meet to try their's out. 1 Squadrone Rosso reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squadrone Rosso 82 Report post Posted February 8, 2016 Anyone in South Wales? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tareim 343 Report post Posted February 8, 2016 1 hour ago, Squadrone Rosso said: Anyone in South Wales? @S18 RSG is I believe 1 Squadrone Rosso reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S18 RSG 429 Report post Posted February 8, 2016 Yessir, I am. Cwmbran if that's any help. 1 Squadrone Rosso reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squadrone Rosso 82 Report post Posted February 9, 2016 Thanks. That's about 60 miles. Car booked in on Friday. Hopefully just needs a good bleed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keethos 842 Report post Posted February 10, 2016 How far are you Gilwern? I'm currently there on business still Friday.....though I've got a big brake kit on the fronts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squadrone Rosso 82 Report post Posted February 11, 2016 No idea, sorry. I'm in Swansea Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keethos 842 Report post Posted February 11, 2016 Lol, looks like I'm close to Cwmbran than Swanseaah well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S18 RSG 429 Report post Posted February 11, 2016 You should swing by Cwmbran one evening before you leave. Would love to have a butchers at your car Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keethos 842 Report post Posted February 11, 2016 I'm only here for tonight and then heading home tomorrow after work, if you are free I can swing by then if you'd like. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squadrone Rosso 82 Report post Posted February 12, 2016 Car is in today. Fingers crossed! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squadrone Rosso 82 Report post Posted February 12, 2016 No fault found. Guess I need to drive it more (but I swear they feel sharper post visit) 1 Keethos reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
