Guys,
I have one issue that is new to me and others that I've observed since I've had the car.
New issue - When I apply the brakes, I hear a single clunk that sounds like it's coming from the left rear of the car. When I release and then reapply the brakes, I hear the clunk again. Any ideas on what to look for?
Old issue #1 - I get exhaust fume smells in the car whenever I have any window open, either side or the sunroof. I used to have a torn vent flap in the trunk, but I replaced it and the smells still occur. I don't notice the fumes when driving around with all the windows closed. Additional info that might be helpful - the bulkhead behind the rear seat was cut out by some crazed speaker installer in the past. I now have a rear seat installed, but I do have holes cut in the seat for my roll bar tubes that pass through into the trunk (don't worry, I picked up a regular e30 seat to cut up).
Old issue #2 - My brake pedal seems to go soft after a single day on track. I'm using ATE fluid (super blue or typ 200) which is supposed to be good stuff, but it seems that I get air in the system, presumably from boiling the fluid, after just a couple sessions on track. I wouldn't think this quality fluid should boil that easily. I'm running stock rotors, calipers, and guide pins, with Hawk HT-10 pads. I do have brake ducts, with a hose running to the backing plate. I don't have a fancy backing plate, but I have cut an opening in the stock plate. If I bleed the brakes, the pedal comes back up, so it does seem to be an issue with air in the fluid somehow. Any thoughts?
It has been awhile since I've posted any questions and as always I appreciate your help.
Thanks guys!
I have one issue that is new to me and others that I've observed since I've had the car.
New issue - When I apply the brakes, I hear a single clunk that sounds like it's coming from the left rear of the car. When I release and then reapply the brakes, I hear the clunk again. Any ideas on what to look for?
Old issue #1 - I get exhaust fume smells in the car whenever I have any window open, either side or the sunroof. I used to have a torn vent flap in the trunk, but I replaced it and the smells still occur. I don't notice the fumes when driving around with all the windows closed. Additional info that might be helpful - the bulkhead behind the rear seat was cut out by some crazed speaker installer in the past. I now have a rear seat installed, but I do have holes cut in the seat for my roll bar tubes that pass through into the trunk (don't worry, I picked up a regular e30 seat to cut up).
Old issue #2 - My brake pedal seems to go soft after a single day on track. I'm using ATE fluid (super blue or typ 200) which is supposed to be good stuff, but it seems that I get air in the system, presumably from boiling the fluid, after just a couple sessions on track. I wouldn't think this quality fluid should boil that easily. I'm running stock rotors, calipers, and guide pins, with Hawk HT-10 pads. I do have brake ducts, with a hose running to the backing plate. I don't have a fancy backing plate, but I have cut an opening in the stock plate. If I bleed the brakes, the pedal comes back up, so it does seem to be an issue with air in the fluid somehow. Any thoughts?
It has been awhile since I've posted any questions and as always I appreciate your help.
Thanks guys!
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