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**rallyrabbit** · 06-29-2008, 07:24 PM

Scenario. 2005 Focus ZX3 SE. All new rotors and drums within 2 months. Using Carbotech Bobcat pads on the front, and stock stuff on the rear.

Noticed about 4 weeks ago that i was getting some major brake noise on the front drivers side. Thought it was the pads never being at true operaitng temp, so I ignored until I noticed I had brake dust on the front drivers side and none on the passenger side. Thought it was strange.

Jacked the car up, and I could spin the tire (with real effort on my part) if the brake pedal was depressed. Thought it was strange, bled the brakes, that problem seemed to go away.

Now, my pedal engages near the top. Like, very close to the top. Never had a pedal engage that far up. And this only happened after I bled the front driver's side. I seem to have plenty of stopping power, but it just engages funny. It feels like the booster is working since if you depress the pedal and start the car the pedal will go down slightly.

Any opinions on things to try?

06-29-2008, 07:24 PM	#1
rallyrabbit Rookie Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 12	Brake Pedal engages really high on the pedal after bleeding Scenario. 2005 Focus ZX3 SE. All new rotors and drums within 2 months. Using Carbotech Bobcat pads on the front, and stock stuff on the rear. Noticed about 4 weeks ago that i was getting some major brake noise on the front drivers side. Thought it was the pads never being at true operaitng temp, so I ignored until I noticed I had brake dust on the front drivers side and none on the passenger side. Thought it was strange. Jacked the car up, and I could spin the tire (with real effort on my part) if the brake pedal was depressed. Thought it was strange, bled the brakes, that problem seemed to go away. Now, my pedal engages near the top. Like, very close to the top. Never had a pedal engage that far up. And this only happened after I bled the front driver's side. I seem to have plenty of stopping power, but it just engages funny. It feels like the booster is working since if you depress the pedal and start the car the pedal will go down slightly. Any opinions on things to try?