"Spongy" Brakes?
10-15-2009, 01:12 PM
#21
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Ok, so to bleed the brakes, I put that little hose on there to direct the fluid and open the valve. Then once it's done, close it, pump the brakes 'till it's too stiff to pump anymore, get out and bleed the valve again. Repeat until no fluid comes out?
That's what I remember. Is that right?
That's what I remember. Is that right?
Have someone hold the brake pedal as hard as they can... open the bleeder a little, close it up before their foot hits the floor if at all possible... just be sure they HOLD THE PEDAL if it does go all the way to the floor. Close the bleeder, allow them to release it and press a few times.
Check the reservoir to be sure you're not going to pull air in - and repeat until no more bubbles are coming out of the line. I generally do it till I get clean fluid out... but as I said, I'm abusive towards my brakes and like to keep fresh fluid at the ends.
10-15-2009, 02:35 PM
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10-15-2009, 02:53 PM
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Easy enough. Thanks.
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