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Poor braking in reverse.

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I have the Volvo 4 spot set-up.
In the forward direction the brakes work fantastic.

But in reverse the brakes are very weak, feels like brake fade.

Please explain….
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Post by MD »

So what speed were you clocked at going in reverse?
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Post by Que Boludo »

We have a very steep long driveway.

When reversing down the car feel like it's not going to stop, i really have to press the pedal hard, and yes i do have the clutch in.

I have an 3.55 diff at the moment, i think I could do the 50 speed limit around my home in reverse no problemo.
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Post by milanoguy »

Hi

Try braking in reverse on a level road. It may be that the steep angle of your driveway is tilting your brake master cylinder resvouir and preventing fluid from entering the brake system.

Bye for now

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