Brake failure

[Blinc]

Hey spider people...this is blink and currently on a trip up in Mc..on the blue ridge parkway and my rear brakes are all wack. Pretty much gone.I called all shops in the area and no one has any. Any ideas? We have to head back to Tampa in the morning. Any help..thanks!

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[LittleJohn]

Double check your fluid quantities in the resevoirs under the seat. I was getting regular brake failure lights for awhile, and it seemed the fluid was transferring very slowly from one resevoir to the other, probably through the portioning valve system.

I was able to get where I needed to go a few times by siphoning with a burger king straw, cut to the right length, from one res to the other.

If its pad failure or something else, Im not sure I can help.

 

[groundeffect]

Double check your fluid quantities in the reservoirs under the seat. I was getting regular brake failure lights for awhile, and it seemed the fluid was transferring very slowly from one reservoir to the other, probably through the portioning valve system.

I was able to get where I needed to go a few times by siphoning with a burger king straw, cut to the right length, from one res to the other.

If its pad failure or something else, Im not sure I can help.

:agree: Yes, could just be brake fluid required in a reservoir. Note that if you need to add a large amount of brake fluid to top it it (these sensors are very sensitive) is should ONLY be DOT 4 fluid. It is NOT recommended putting DOT 3 or other in there, especially not mixing.
Hope this helps and good luck - keep us posted from the road!

 

[Blinc]

Ahh, u guys rock. One reservoir was very low. Was on the tail yesterday and I was..still am hearing a lot of brake noise when applying the brakes. Not the kind where you know you have metal on metal...but close. Was hoping to find some pads, but I think I will be alright getting back to Tampa.

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[boborgera]

Ahh, u guys rock. One reservoir was very low. Was on the tail yesterday and I was..still am hearing a lot of brake noise when applying the brakes. Not the kind where you know you have metal on metal...but close. Was hoping to find some pads, but I think I will be alright getting back to Tampa.

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If it was that low and you don't have a leak, New pads are in order.

 

[Blinc]

Ok who here in NC has extra pads? lol

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[Lamonster]

Ok who here in NC has extra pads? lol

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I think I have a set here at the house, not new but like new.

 

[Blinc]

Hey Lamonster, we are near Sylva, how far from there are you?

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[Lamonster]

http://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=2...ZiDGc5YPwDQipfA&vpsrc=0&gl=us&mra=ls&t=m&z=10

 

[Lamonster]

Looks like I got fronts but I can't find the rears.

 

[Blinc]

NP Lamont, I appreciate it sir!

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[docdoru]

Where are you? Got your rear b-pads....

 

[redlightron]

Lamont, do you have to take the E brake off to change the pads on a 2011 RT Limited? Redlight

 

[cjackg]

Blinc, see my PM sent tonight..... Call me if I can help.

Jack

 

[Blinc]

Hey Doc,
I am in NC right now, but we will be leaving in the morning (Saturday) and heading back to Tampa. Jack sent me some info on a dealer in GA, so we will probably stop there on the way in and get it taken care of. I do have a tiny bit of brakes left in the rear, so I can make it in. This is my wifes Spydie and only has 8k miles on it, weird the rear brakes are shot already. My other 2 spyders had over 20k miles each and did not need brakes. I'll get the dealer to check them when I get back.
Just goes to show you how awesome this group is on Spyderlovers.com. I had an urgent need and all who could stepped up and helped me out anyway way they could , you guys great. I live near Tampa, so if there is ever a need, don't hesitate to contact me!