XJ8 (X308) brakes

[sparky35uk]

Have just renewed the front discs & pads, but brakes feel a little 'spongey'

I guess I need to re-bleed them, is there a set procedure for this? as in any particular order.

Cheers guys

[melhook]

YOu will need to bed the brakes in for at least 10 miles to get a good pedal feel. Then it is advised not to use heavy braking for another 200 miles, thats what we were taught. Bleeding them is as per any normal car, start furthest away form the reservoir, then work towards it. It is a good idea if the fluid is really dirty to try to remove it form the reservoir first, using a syringe or something, saves you pumping dirty fluid all through the system.

[sparky35uk]

Thanks for the advice.

Have done a full bleed today and confident no air present. Brake pedal a lttle further than i've become used to, but like you say, they need time to 'bed in'. Already after a few miles driven, they seem to be firming up!

Thanks.