I have a brand new FWD exclusiv that has just clocked 2k miles. I am a bit bothered by the brakes. When the engine is running the pedal can be pushed through to the floor and pumped back-up again. The same can be done when the engine is off. I've checked the fluid resevoir and it's full, and I can't see any bubbles of air when the pedal is worked.The problem is the movement in the pedal is making me nervous of the brakes. Anyone else experiencing this?
Also had to undertake an emergency stop and ABS failed - nearsidefront wheel locked-up and I lost the back end - not fun had to turn in to the skid.This was on asunny anddry, mid-day run up the M1 last Sunday!
It's been to the dealer who told me all Antara's pedals do this, in fact all servo assisted brakes do this!! The 'mechanic' also told methat the car shouldn't have skidded, but he didn't propose todo anythingabout it. As far as he was concerned the car is fine, and safe. As a result of this expert assessment I had it tested on rollers at an MOT station and they confirmed the nearside front wheel lockedearlier than the right, they were also unhappy with the pedaland suggested I contact Vauxhall, and test drive another Antarato see if its the same.
I had an '08Zaf previously where the pedal didn't move, I never really had to overly test the brakes, but it always stopped in a straight line. Feedback on this would be welcomed, as it stands I am waiting to take the car for another roller test at a Vauxhall dealer at some point this week (and yes, whilst it's still under warranty - on a 62 plate -I have to pay £60 for the privilege).
Cheers
Also had to undertake an emergency stop and ABS failed - nearsidefront wheel locked-up and I lost the back end - not fun had to turn in to the skid.This was on asunny anddry, mid-day run up the M1 last Sunday!
It's been to the dealer who told me all Antara's pedals do this, in fact all servo assisted brakes do this!! The 'mechanic' also told methat the car shouldn't have skidded, but he didn't propose todo anythingabout it. As far as he was concerned the car is fine, and safe. As a result of this expert assessment I had it tested on rollers at an MOT station and they confirmed the nearside front wheel lockedearlier than the right, they were also unhappy with the pedaland suggested I contact Vauxhall, and test drive another Antarato see if its the same.
I had an '08Zaf previously where the pedal didn't move, I never really had to overly test the brakes, but it always stopped in a straight line. Feedback on this would be welcomed, as it stands I am waiting to take the car for another roller test at a Vauxhall dealer at some point this week (and yes, whilst it's still under warranty - on a 62 plate -I have to pay £60 for the privilege).
Cheers