Hey guys I just changed all 4 rotors and pads and bled the entire system and the brakes work well (no spongy feeling) . However I notice that if I press hard enough the brake will reach a point where it can go no farther as if bottomed out on the floor. Is this normal?
Note- I had observed this before I did the brakes and thought that it was secondary to thinned rotors and worned pads. So has anyone else noticed this?

 

So is the pedal sinking to the floor or just stops because you've reached maximum braking velocity?

 

Maybe I am not understanding your question.

If you press hard enough, the pedal will have to stop eventually. You are dealing with solid objects and hydraulics... there is a finite amount of travel involved.

If your pedal is, in fact, hitting the floor... then I would start suspecting a bad master cylinder.

 

there has to be a leak or a bigggg pocket of air somewhere. My brakes usually will maybe make it halfway to the floor

 

I think what he is saying is that when he is stopped..i.e. comes to a red light and initially stops....his brakes work fine. But when completely stopped, if he continues to had more foot pressure, the pedal is stiff but can eventually feel a hard end feel which is probably the floor.

I have this also in my car.

Anyone else?

 

dont worry...you are ok

 

I have it too... it's fine.

 

Actually it's just as Lefty described. Thanks! I'm glad to know I'm OK.

 

I've never heard of the pedal going to the floor unless there is a problem somewhere - i.e. leaky master cylinder, leaking caliper(s) or even a brake line starting to leak (due to corrosion), leaking brake hose, etc.

Anyways, I've never had one go to the floor unless there's a problem.

Tim