hard brake pedal

damianshep · 22-04-09, 02:58 PM

hi there, just bought a 2.6e coupe and the brake pedal seems very hard.
I don't know if it's meant to be as I've been used to driving an Alfa gta, and the misses' megane, so if someone could advise.
is the pedal generally quite stiff on a 95 coupe with no ABS ( I think )?
first audi I've had since I sold my 85 sport 10 yeas ago and need some help/advice..

cheers

damianshep · 29-04-09, 08:44 AM

ok open the bonnet and it does have abs ( should have done that first )!!
but is the pedal normally quite hard?

Addicted · 29-04-09, 09:05 AM

No.

It may be that the ABS pump is faulty, gives the same symptoms as no servo...

Pete Reeve · 29-04-09, 11:05 AM

I think you will find it has an hydraulic servo and the Accumulator has failed £200

damianshep · 29-04-09, 02:02 PM

how do i make sure that it's the accumulator thingy???

Pete Reeve · 29-04-09, 02:07 PM

you have a hard pedal and feels like you have a block of wood stuck under it,have a look at this though
http://www.isham-research.co.uk/quat...assist_mb.html

damianshep · 29-04-09, 07:01 PM

so is it the same system in theory as the older models?

Pete Reeve · 29-04-09, 07:08 PM

Yes thats correct

29-04-09, 09:05 AM	#3
Addicted Grown up member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 591	No. It may be that the ABS pump is faulty, gives the same symptoms as no servo... __________________ 1985 Type 81 2 door 2.8 V6 1983 Golf GTI track weapon 1977 Scirocco G60 1968 Sand Rail 2006 A4 2.0 TDI Avant = DEAD due to oil pump failure.. then alive.. then DEAD due to cam belt tensioner failure! and ALIVE again!!!

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29-04-09, 08:44 AM	#2
damianshep Newbie! Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 17	ok open the bonnet and it does have abs ( should have done that first )!! but is the pedal normally quite hard?

29-04-09, 11:05 AM	#4
Pete Reeve Grown up member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 141	I think you will find it has an hydraulic servo and the Accumulator has failed £200

29-04-09, 02:02 PM	#5
damianshep Newbie! Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 17	how do i make sure that it's the accumulator thingy???

29-04-09, 02:07 PM	#6
Pete Reeve Grown up member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 141	you have a hard pedal and feels like you have a block of wood stuck under it,have a look at this though http://www.isham-research.co.uk/quat...assist_mb.html

29-04-09, 07:01 PM	#7
damianshep Newbie! Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 17	so is it the same system in theory as the older models?

29-04-09, 07:08 PM	#8
Pete Reeve Grown up member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 141	Yes thats correct