[emilymito]

When i first got my Sprint i noticed the brakes weren't quite as responsive as my last car but as its only the 2nd car i've driven i put that down to vehicle difference.

My sister then drove my car last week and said my brake are terrible and suggested i call the dealer to have a look.

Before i do that i just wanted to know if anyone else thinks the brakes are spongy and unresponsive or if i probably do need to get them sorted?

They work in the end just need a bit of flooring before they actually stop properly!

 

[Maurgo]

Mine are great.

If you think they are that bad you should take the car to the dealer immediately for them to test. Let us know the result!

 

[emilymito]

Thanks, i'll see if i can get it booked in!

 

[mark bowie]

is it petrol or diesel i have a mito sprint diesel 1.3 jtdm and the brakes are fine better than my fiat 500 sport were

 

[emilymito]

It's petrol. Hmm im thinking there must be something up with them then! Im taking it in tomorrow for a check up!

 

[Moultoneer]

It's petrol. Hmm im thinking there must be something up with them then! Im taking it in tomorrow for a check up!

Sounds like there might be a bit of air in the hydraulics- I used to do my own servicing and brake
bleeding needs to be meticulous to ensure a firm pedal feel. I hope yours are soon sorted

I find my Mito's brakes excellent- powerful, but not over-assisted like some of the French cars I
used to drive. (Having said that, the Mito needs to be switched to D mode each time, which is
annoying :tut: )



Chris

 

[emilymito]

Ah that could well be it! I'm eagerly awaiting the results!

Some &*%$*& hit my wing mirror too yesterday so hopefully theyre fixing that too!

 

[emilymito]

Brakes are all ok apparently but £300 for a new wing mirror :'(

 

[gazza82]

Coo ... glad Alfa paid for ours when it broke ... (something went inside when we pushed it back to save it getting ripped off in a car park! So it got changed under warranty. They are so big they are a target for idiots in 4x4s!)

 

[mymito10]

Brakes are all ok apparently but £300 for a new wing mirror :'(

wow that is a lot of money for a wing mirror - I turn mine in every time I park it - wish they folded automatically though

 

[emilymito]

Ive learnt my lesson and have started doing the same!