Rear brake disc - Info

javednazeer · Post by **javednazeer** » Sat Jan 27, 2007 10:41 pm

I have noticed the rear wheels have rear disc brakes instead of drums, is this usual, thank you.

mikeonb4c · Post by **mikeonb4c** » Sat Jan 27, 2007 10:44 pm

Yep javednazeer, that is normal on the Bongo. Discs all round. There are also brake drums on the rear axle and these are for the parking brake only as I understand it. Hope this helps and Happy Bongoing.

Mike

javednazeer · Post by **javednazeer** » Sat Jan 27, 2007 10:48 pm

It looks pretty poor performance thinking it has discs all round. Any diagnosis as brake feels spongy a bit. Thanks.

francophile1947 · Post by **francophile1947** » Sat Jan 27, 2007 10:55 pm

Poor performance compared to what? - remember that you are stopping nearly 2 tons of metal.
Spongy brakes usually mean air in the system, so they may need bleeding.

mikeonb4c · Post by **mikeonb4c** » Sat Jan 27, 2007 11:44 pm

The brakes on mine are stunningly good by any standards. Must be something up there javednazeer - I'd get them checked. Have you got any Bongo friendly garages or Bongo owners near you who can check and comment on your brakes?

Mike