Astra SXI 1.6 Brakes and Idle speed

I have just bought a year old Astra SXI 1.6 16v. The brake pedel feels
pretty soft it feels like there is a lot of travel before the brakes
really do a lot. The handbrake also goes up six clicks before holding
the car. Is this normal for an astra? Or as I suspect does it sound
like the rear shoes need adjusting? ( it's only done 3500 miles though
).

Also, when driving along I have noticed a couple of time the car not
feeling like it is running right. This is backed up by the rev counter
not being constant, occasionally dipping very slightly. This seems to
occur at low revs (1500). Putting my foot down slightly seems to stop
it. It also appears to do something similar when idling, the revs
dipping slightly then picking up rather than idling at constant revs.
Anyone else had this? I'm guessing its me being too light on the
throttle, only just opening it so it fluctuates but that does not
explain the idle. Or is it normal. Coming from an old diesel pug that
was steady as a rock its a bit disconcerting.

Kai

 

six clicks OK. brake pedal ...is it spongy, if so bleed them.
if not & the car 'does stop ok' when the point is reached, then its ok.

get a mate to give you his opinion on what it feels like, but don't tell
him b4 hand, why you questionit being 'iffy'

idle speed control valve or blocked breather pipe?


anyhow, the car is only a year old you say??

stick it back to vauxhall, it's still under warranty!!
regardless the owner.

mike

 

I would drop into your local dealer and ask their opinion. It is likely to
be warranty unless brakes worn out somehow.

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Alan


New & used Vauxhall cars & vans, servicing, repairs & parts
www.steeles.co.uk

 

If it's only a year old, and it was originally supplied by VX (i.e. not a
grey import through a car supermarket) it will have a 3 year warranty ..

So - DONT TOUCH ANYTHING, just pop to your loacal VX dealer and introduce
yourself and your car. No problem!