Weak Brakes On Rav4.2 Petrol?

[Molnboman]

Picked up my wee Rav4 last week. Very pleased with it so far. Only niggle is that the brakes appear to be a bit weak compared to my diesel Zafira. Not sure if it's because of the petrol engine and the lack of engine braking. I have not owned a petrol cr since my Saab Aero in 2005 so I was just wondering if this is normal or that it is a "characterisitic" of this model.

It's just seems to take longer to "sqeeze" the pedal and stop than my oil burner!

Any advice greatly received.

Cheers

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[bothwell_buyer]

You will still get some engine braking... but its mainly due to the transmission 'drag' (not the right word but describes it better).

The brakes should be good. Try a search of this forum as its been covered a few times before. Anchorman knows the brakes on your model... is yours a 5 door or a 3 door ?

[mystic]

The brakes on mine a super sharp, have you checked your pads recently?

[Molnboman]

Thanks for the replies. Don't get me wrong , they are not "Bad" just different. No I have not had time to even drive the bleeder yet, never mind check the pads......but transmission / lack of engine braking combo sounds about right to me!

Thanks again and Cheers

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[Molnboman]

You will still get some engine braking... but its mainly due to the transmission 'drag' (not the right word but describes it better).

The brakes should be good. Try a search of this forum as its been covered a few times before. Anchorman knows the brakes on your model... is yours a 5 door or a 3 door ?

FYI 5 door 150bhp 4wd 2003/2004 model.

Cheers

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