Inconsistent Brakes

[Backfire]

The brake feel of my 94 has been slowly deteriorating for the past year. Some days it stops fine, while other days I seem to creep half way into the intersection [img]graemlins/omg.gif[/img] The feel is really inconsistent.

I still have the standard disc/drum setup. I have changed the rotors and pads up front, but the drum's pads were nearly as thick as the new pads so I left those alone. Do drums generally have a long life compared to the discs?

I know stopping power has never been great with the disc/drum setup but I seem to remember it being better than this. Could old fluid and lines contribute to these symptoms? I can bottom out the brake pedal with some effort, but nothing really substantial; is that normal? The fluid level is fine, and there are no signs of leaks that I can find. Any ideas or comments would be appreciated :D

[ January 30, 2002: Message edited by: Backfire ]</p>

[Backfire]

If no one has any ideas about the specific problem, how about some general info? How long do the flexible lines last? How long will the fluid last? How long will the drum pads last? Any ideas how much to flush and fill the brake system?

Anything info is appreciated! :D

[PiLOTLiTE]

Here goes, i would imagine the flexible lines should be good for around 100k or so, u have a 94, so thats not am impossible number, fluid should last forever unless you're leaking it, i don't know about drums since i don't have them

one thing you might want to look into, i had new calipers put on the front of my car at 56k miles, along with new rotors and pads, since i like to auto-x, my brakes got worked, new calipers may be what you need