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Originally Posted by BillGrissom
When you bled in new fluid, did the old fluid come out rusty? If so, some calipers may be binding or tubes might be plugged w/ rust. If you didn't bleed, then that alone is a problem since should be done every few years, unless using DOT 5 silicone fluid like me. Good brakes should be able to skid the tires, and all 4 evenly. The tires stop the car, and braking to just before skidding will stop the fastest. If your front circuit isn't working, you will only get 30% braking capability from the rears.
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The brakes definitely skid the tires in a panic stop situation. I did bleed them two years ago and don't remember the fluid being particularly nasty. I just bled them because I had replaced a caliper and the front hoses and thought it be a good thing to do.
It just feels like I have to apply more pressure than necessary for the car to come to a stop, or even for it to be held at a stop light in drive. Again, I base this off my experience with my 77 450SEL which required much less effort to come to a stop and hardly any to hold it at a stop in gear.