Troubleshooting brakes
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==Brake pedal goes to the floor== | ==Brake pedal goes to the floor== | ||
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#On a level floor or better still on a car lift, raise car, and if necessary, use axle stands that will safely support the weight of your car; obviously you dont need axle stands for car ramp/lift. | #On a level floor or better still on a car lift, raise car, and if necessary, use axle stands that will safely support the weight of your car; obviously you dont need axle stands for car ramp/lift. | ||
#First make sure the brake master cylinder is filled with good quality fluid, preferably new and from a sealed container | #First make sure the brake master cylinder is filled with good quality fluid, preferably new and from a sealed container | ||
| + | If it is empty check for leaks, if found repair leaks and continue, if not continue to next steps | ||
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#Surround the master cylinder with some clean rags just in case of any accidental spillage of brake fluid. | #Surround the master cylinder with some clean rags just in case of any accidental spillage of brake fluid. | ||
| − | #On most cars, trucks, etc | + | #On most cars, trucks, etc. |
| − | #Now your helper, who is in the driver's seat, presses the brake pedal. If the pedal still goes to the floor, | + | #Now your helper, who is in the driver's seat, presses the brake pedal. If the pedal still goes to the floor, it is time to attempt to bleed the master cylinder. You can use a master cylinder bench bleed kit which will install into the line ports and have an attached hose that goes back into the reservoir. Push and release the pedal until there are no air bubbles. |
| − | #If you still have no firmness on the brake pedal then | + | |
| − | + | #If you still have no firmness on the brake pedal then it is time to bleed the rest of the system. Have your helper push the pedal half way to the floor and open the bleeder on the wheel furthest from the master, close bleeder, release pedal and repeat until there is just fluid comming out, no air. Go to the next furthest wheel and repeat until all wheels are done. It is important that the pedal not be released while the bleeder is open or you will suck air back into the system. Once you have completed this procedure you should have a good pedal. | |
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[[Category:Brakes]] | [[Category:Brakes]] | ||
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