UK Fiesta Brake Pads.

has it got the original wheels on from the factory?

i had to do my mates car about 15 yr ago and had this problem after i changed the pads cos incorrect alloy wheels were fitted. didnt have a file with me took ages using just sandpaper...

provided there is no brake fliud leaks looks like a brake fliud bleed is needed , with the age why not go for a fliud change anyway?

Yes,they are the original steel wheels.Never had this problem when changing pads on other cars including some fords.

Yeah,might give it a go. Thanks. John

hiya,

are the disks worn? you'll get some noise and spongyness until the pads bed in anyway, usually about 50 miles or so,

Sorted it mate,sanded the pads a little and they are ok.The disks are in pretty good nick for the age of the car.One more fault tho, when I brake for a junction etc,the dash lights come on and the engine dies,but as soon as I lift the clutch it judders back into life.It usually does this during a long journey,say after 5-6 miles. Someone said it could be the idle control valve,but I don't know what I am looking for.Any ideas?

Thanks. John

hiya,

check the easy stuff first, look for air leaks and for clean filters and plugs, especially if you consider a long journey to be 5 miles the plugs could be fouled up.