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23boy5.0
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my car has been sitting for 2 months, now i drive it on a regular basis and the brakes are not solid anymore, when im at a stop light the brakes just fall to the floor. i forgot what the problem is im thinking its master cylinder. I bleed the brakes already so now i would just like some suggestions on what to do thanx
Posts: 320 | From: frisco | Registered: Mar 2005
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SmokinLX
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I would take it to a brake specialist! If Your brakes fail at the wrong time You or other innocent people could get seriously injured! I know It's obvious but till You have had Your brakes go to the floor with traffic in front of You, You can't imagine the terror of the situation! ![[Eek!]](eek.gif)
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Posts: 4388 | From: East Bay | Registered: Aug 2002
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Blind
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brake booster, it sounds like its not holding vacume.
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02 Harley F150, 15psi
Posts: 8521 | From: Fairfield | Registered: Jul 2003
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23boy5.0
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it might be the booster
Posts: 320 | From: frisco | Registered: Mar 2005
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23boy5.0
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could it be that i need to bench bleed it?
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23boy5.0
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actually whats happening is i have a spongy brake, that ends up going to the floor slowly after 10 sec of pressure, and its not the booster.
[ October 28, 2005, 01:21 PM: Message edited by: 23boy5.0 ]
Posts: 320 | From: frisco | Registered: Mar 2005
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444_C.I.D.
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Originally posted by 23boy5.0:
actually whats happening is i have a spongy brake, that ends up going to the floor slowly after 10 sec of pressure, and its not the booster.
spongy brakes are caused by air in your lines.... how exactly did you bleed your brakes?
[ October 30, 2005, 07:39 AM: Message edited by: 347_C.I.D. ]
Posts: 554 | From: Dyess AFB | Registered: Jun 2003
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I agree, air in your lines still. try rebleeding your brakes again, per a manual like chiltons. also check for any fluid leaks... if fluid can get out, air can get in.
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Posts: 1358 | From: Maine | Registered: Feb 2002
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23boy5.0
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im going to try bleeding the brakes again, should i use one of those electronic bleeders, i heard they work well? Or should i just use the buddy system, like usual? Oh and i dont have any leaks i just checked as i gave it a minor tune-up.
Posts: 320 | From: frisco | Registered: Mar 2005
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google for a "motive pressure brake bleeder"
$50 that is priceless when you bleed your brakes.
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89 LX Notchback ex 4cyl, 14psi
02 Harley F150, 15psi
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