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I have an issue with my brakes

1999 NB 10 AE

I put new carbotech pads all round 3 months ago

all ok until brakes began to feel that they were not releasing completely

adjusted rears all OK after 2 3 weeks, same issue has reoccured
starts off ok ends up feeling like I have 100 kgs extra in the boot

So far I have greased the slider pins and thoroughly flushed the brakes

any thoughts as to why this is happening

Sorry can't think of an obvious reason unless it's a dodgy master cylinder, with the rears are you tightening the adjustment screw and then loosening it 1/3rd of a turn?

Have you had a look at this thread? http://mx5cartalk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=46321

I recently had a similar problem, turned out that one of the front calipers had some corrosion in it. Had the two fronts rebuilt, problem solved.

thanks guys

looks like i have a bit of work in front of me

will let you know how i go

replaced the brake booster

issue solved

Dave,

Glad to hear it is finally fixed. Was it the booster or the little rubber 'reaction disc' that goes between the pushrods from booster to M/C?

It was the Booster
Just working out some vacuum issues
And then I'll be back at the track
Work and family engements permitting
Cheers