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wcpierson 05-16-2011 10:00 AM

Spongey Brakes even after bleeding
 
My brake pedal is still spongey after bleeding. Whats next? replace the master cylinder? If so is it incredibly difficult?

BenStoked 05-16-2011 02:29 PM

spongey brakes is air still in the system.
did you have a helper bleed? if so, who did what?

khemraj1999 05-16-2011 02:40 PM

if you are doing it yourself..you should get this little tool :)

http://www.autobarn.net/xxxw-kd-2538.html

CapedCadaver 05-16-2011 04:06 PM

did you open the system (ie replacing calipers)? if so maybe you pulled a Redmaxpa007 and put the calipers on the wrong side of the car so that the bleeders are in the wrong spot on the caliper :laugh:

CMax03 05-16-2011 05:53 PM

Bleed them again either with help or using a one man bleeding tool......

wcpierson 05-16-2011 08:29 PM

A friend of mine was helping but Ill take your suggestions and Ill do it again

nc90gxe 05-17-2011 01:48 PM

I used gravity bleeding and a light tap with the hammer on the calipers with mine (4 wheel disc, non-abs) and had wonderful results. I have a suburban I want to try the same method with (abs equipped) and see if it works. Of course I will do my research before hand.

Maxkiller 05-18-2011 02:41 PM

Spongey brakes can be master cylinder but it can also be jammed or seized callers, slides, pins, worn discs over minimum rotors. Best bet is to check it all, starting with the easiest bit eg pads. If it comes to being the booster and master cylinder, they are usually the last thing to go. Also check brake linrd

Maxkiller 05-18-2011 02:41 PM

Spongey brakes can be master cylinder but it can also be jammed or seized callers, slides, pins, worn discs over minimum rotors. Best bet is to check it all, starting with the easiest bit eg pads. If it comes to being the booster and master cylinder, they are usually the last thing to go. Also check brake lines for cracking, leaking etc, esp if the pedal goes almost to the floor when you push hard on it.


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