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306stang Nov 11, 2006 08:07 AM

brake stroke doesn't seem right
 
i know that now days you shouldn't have to pump the brakes to really get them working. however i've noticed the past week that if i get on the brakes, doesn't matter if it's light or hard, the pedal stroke is longer than if i pumped it once. if i don't pump it the pedal goes down probably around 2-4" before it really grabs. if i do pump it the brakes grab almost instantly and the pedal stroke is maybe an inch.

fluid is fine and the pads seem like they still have a good bit of life in them.

anyone else ever noticed or experienced this??

306stang Nov 11, 2006 01:08 PM

hello? anyone home

GIJoeCam Nov 13, 2006 05:44 PM

Odds are you have an air bubble in the line. The first pump compresses it, the second pump gets better pressure. Time for a brake bleed.

-Joe

DIYMechanic Nov 13, 2006 08:39 PM


Originally Posted by GIJoeCam
Odds are you have an air bubble in the line. The first pump compresses it, the second pump gets better pressure. Time for a brake bleed.

-Joe

X2 Sounds right to me. Bleed the brakes out and I bet your problem disappears.--DIY

306stang Nov 15, 2006 06:29 PM

cool thanks guys

hopefully try it this weekend when i get some time.

keith97xlt Nov 17, 2006 02:44 PM

[QUOTE=306stang]cool thanks guys

hopefully try it this weekend when i get some time.[/QUOT\


bleed them good ,go around twice.if you still have no luck id suspect master cylinder, booster


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