SOURCE: brake problem
Hi Tora, Go to the back brakes. This is where the prob could be. But with you bleeding the brakes, the peddle has went beyond its normal travel causing the rubbers in the master cylinder to get messed up. Happens too often! Replace the master cylinder 'after' you had a good look at the back! Frankster016
SOURCE: brakes not working
sounds like you still have air in the brake lines i would try to bleed them again hope this helps regards Jim
SOURCE: excessive brake pedal travel
Do you need new pads? Did you try to bleed the master cylinder? Are you sure you bled the system correctly? Excessive travel is almost always air in the lines of not enough brake fluid.
SOURCE: How do I bleed the brakes.
This is not something you can do yourself. you will need an assistant.
Each wheel will need to be done.
Jack up the vehicle and support it safely.
Remove the tire.
Locate the bleeder device on the top of the caliper.
Attach a length of hose from the bleeder valve into a bucket.
Fill the brake fluid reservoir.
Loosen the bleeder valve (approximately 1/4 turn) and have your assistant push the brake pedal.
If no fluid comes out - loosen the bleeder valve until fluid starts coming out.
Once fluid stops coming out... tighten the bleeder back and have your assistant let the brake pedal up
Tell the assistant to press down slowly to the floor... and loosen the bleeder again.
Once the pedal is to the floor - and fluid stops coming out - re- tighten the valve.
Repeat until only fluid comes out - no bubbles.
If after all 4 tires are done, and there is still sponginess in the pedal, it is likely a more sever problem like the master cylinder, equalizer, or booster.
Most chain shops (Midas, Sears, etc) offer a free inspection service, and if it is simply air in the lines can bleed the system for you for under $35. (well worth it)
It will take you approximately 2-3 hours if you have never done it before (assumed because you dont know how) and they can do it with a bleeder machine in less than 1.
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