webb15 Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Hi , just to let any one know if you have a late model fiesta 2009 onwards if you are expriecing a spongy or low brake pedal and there is no obvious reason or leaks it can be fixed. on my particular car 2010 zetec fiesta manual the fix was to take it to the ford dealer and have them use the diagnostic compter in the brake tool box section and bleed the brakes using this attached bleed the both front brakes at the same time, then the rear brakes at the same time. this has fixed my car the pedal is hard from the top now and the test on a brake roller machine confirms it has nearly doubled its efficency not many dealers are aware that this is the procedure requred. I have only been putting up with this for 2 years from new and the dealer told me they were all like that low and spongy what aload of B.S i told them to use the diagnostic tool as it is the only way to get the ABS unit to work and pump all the air out of the system Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magenta Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 Another example of where It continues to amaze me that Ford specialist dealers are unable to sort problems out like this with all the Ford backup and diagnostic equipment and (hopefully) experience they have. Perhaps the latter is the root cause, they just don't have enough experienced technicians who understand what they are looking at when viewing OBD data. It seems to me that the technology that vast companies like Ford have engineered into their products are just too far ahead of the local service people. Sorry for the rant. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Men Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 Hi, Was your car's brake pedal always spongy and low or just sometimes? My wife's got a 2011 Fiesta 1.25. On a journey, sometimes the brakes are fine, other times the pedal sinks with very little braking effect. Brake fluid level is fine, recently serviced, no leaks - independant garage suspects an issue with the brake master cylinder. Any advice appreciated. Thanks in advance John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattDRX Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Just air in the system, give the brakes a little bleed will sort it. Sent from my SM-N9005 using Ford OC mobile app 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZS_John Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 I had this problem ! Exactly the same dealers said it was like that on them all etc so I just thought nothing of it. I've just bought a ST and the brakes are obviously miles better but in my old 2010 ZS I new there weren't right but never did anything because the dealers said that to me ! If only I had seen this all that time ago haha ! Cheers for telling us anyway hopefully it will help others now ! Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike77 Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Best case it will need pressure bleeding (but then you gotta ask why it needs bleeding) mine had exact same issues, and turned out to be the Hydrolic control unit or ABS pump, was a costly job, but the garage I bought the car from payed ford to fix it, as it would have failed an MOT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattDRX Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Brake servo vacuum hose is most likely. Sent from my SM-N9005 using Ford OC mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Men Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 It was the Brake Master Cylinder - now replaced and all working as it should do :-) Thanks for all your comments and suggestions John Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edd78 Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 hi john i now have the same problem as what you had with the brakes had it in the dealership about 4 times now they stripped and cleaned the brakes two times saying that the build up of dust is causing the problem then i was in the garage today and they could not fault the car. the brakes are very spongy so don't know why they said there was no fault i tried to quote about what other members of the forums have said and they are not interested on what happens on the forums so now i am very concerned about my safety when driving. i have got the car checked in at kwik fit for them to have a look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattDRX Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Spongy brakes is air in the system, just get it up on stands and bleed them Sent from my SM-N9005 using Ford OC mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevzs960 Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Use i.d.s bleed master (uses a.b.s to assist in bleeding brakes) and then rear parking brake adjustment using i.d.s. this will sort out the spongy pedal, thats if theres no leaks etc. Using a pressure bleeder can draw out the brake fluid too fast an cause you to loose the pedal all together Sent from my GT-I9195 using Ford OC mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John W brown Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Hi all Have had this long travel on my Mk7 Fiesta, tried bleeding the brakes, twice, a bit better, changed the brake hoses for Goodridge braided, another little bit better, but still not as good as previous Mk6 I had. Have now fitted new drilled and grooved MTEC brake discs (£73) and EBC standard pads (about £20), much better, not so much travel and a more progressive brake. Could it have been the pads that were the problem?? John B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattDRX Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 The brakes on these Fiestas are just crap in general, you've replaced them with harder items so yes I would expect a change along these lines. Be careful with the Groved and drilled stuff though, they crack very easily, avoid going through puddles as it'll cool them too quick. EBC pads for £20 though? Link? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheriff Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Do they come with prawn crackers too? At that price they must be Chinese knock offs... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattDRX Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Do they come with prawn crackers too? At that price they must be Chinese knock offs... Was thinking Weetabix and cable ties myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John W brown Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 The brakes on these Fiestas are just crap in general, you've replaced them with harder items so yes I would expect a change along these lines. Be careful with the Groved and drilled stuff though, they crack very easily, avoid going through puddles as it'll cool them too quick. EBC pads for £20 though? Link? Not true, drilled discs do not crack easily, I have heard that if used for racing this can happen. Fitted a set of drilled discs to a Merc CLS, these have now been on for more than 5 years, no cracking, these dicsc were also purchased from MTEC. If you buy EBC red stuff than you can double the price of the pads. Check the prices for yourself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattDRX Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 It's very true and very well known and happened to me with aftermarket brembos and a mate on an rs6. Sent from my SM-N9005 using Ford OC mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevzs960 Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 The brakes on these Fiestas are just crap in general, you've replaced them with harder items so yes I would expect a change along these lines. Be careful with the Groved and drilled stuff though, they crack very easily, avoid going through puddles as it'll cool them too quick. EBC pads for £20 though? Link? Never heard of the cracking. I give myn a hell of a hammering and they have never failed me. Only problem i found was brake fade (mk6 fiesta) but that was out braking a 1 series. Personally i think the discs wouldnt be on sale if they crack easily as there would be one hell of a lawsuit on somebodys hands even cheap ones have to be tested and quality controlled to a certian standard Sent from my GT-I9195 using Ford OC mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattDRX Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 type into google Drilled Brakes.. then leave it and see what the 3rd result is, Cracked is the one, Thousands of pages, even on EBC and AP's own websites mention this. Brakes are a consumable, you can't hold anyone liable for brakes cracking anymore than you can for wear or a tyre going bang or an exhaust weld splitting after 6 months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatDuck Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 I have a 1.0 13plate ford fiesta eco. Mine has been in the garage twice now for braking issues, sometimes I'm using my gears as a mode of braking. The pedal seems to sink right to the floor, with no progression on the brakes, then all of a sudden I'm pinned to the steering wheel! It is very disconcerting, being a blue light driver, I am very worried about this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pr fiesta Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 Pet boys wants to change master cylinder on my 2012 fiesta?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pr fiesta Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 Same spongy brakes that I have gotten used to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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