EasyEight Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 Well, lets start this off. I've had this car for about 2 years, it has around 221,000 miles on it (yes, I realize thats a lot). The brakes worked well for the first year, all through the winter etc... I let it sit over the summer because I drive my WRX during the summer, but driving the Legacy off and on every few weeks. Towards the end of the summer the braking power started deteriorating, so I brought it to a shop. They replaced a caliper saying the old one was seized up, and all the pads for 70 bucks. The brakes felt good for a while, then about a month and a half later when it was full blow winter the brakes went completely down the drain and the pedal goes all the way to the floor. You can pump the pedal once and then the brakes work well, but I'd like them to work without having to do that. There is also a grinding/scraping noise that comes from the front right when I apply the brakes that sounds like I have a rock stuck in the pad. The fluid reservoir is full and none of the lines are leaking. The pads look pretty much brand new as well. Anyone have any ideas what it might be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snederhiser Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 Hello; Sounds to me like master cylinder needs to be replaced. I would go with a new unit complete with a resevoir. I would check that right front first before doing anything, Steven. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hafer Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Hi i am looking to get some advice about my legacy's. I have a 94 and a 95 both right hand drives. Both are making noise in the front end. When hitting bumps or braking it makes a clunking noise like something is hitting the floor.Not sure if it is lower control arm bushings or what. Can anyone help me. Thank you for any advise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hafer Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 I also have a problem with my 94 legacy. I don't have good throttle response. It ramps up slow. when its cold it will hardly get out of its own way. What could it be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snederhiser Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Hello; Clunking and floorboard noise sounds like bad motor or transmission mounts. Check your fuel pump and filters first for the engine, Steven. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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