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Brakes are bled to remove air bubbles from the brake pipes. Air bubbles in the pipes will make the brakes feel spongy and less efficient.
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Why would brake pressure be normal when the car is off but low when the car is on?
I would try bleeding the brake lines first to make sure there is no air in the lines. Could be the brake booster (if applicable) or even the master cylinder. If your car has a brake booster maybe check the vacuum line on it first.
Is it normal if brake pedal goes within 2 inches of floor on a 1999 Saturn 1 after replacing brake pads and bleeding system if car stops ok?
No Good, Excessive brake travel!
Where are the bleeding points for Renault Megane scenic?
Brake bleeding, clutch bleeding, coolant bleeding. You need to be specific.
Why is brake bleeding required for braking repair?
You have to bleed the brake lines because if there is any air in the lines the brakes will fail. If there is any air in the brake line, when you step on the peddle the air will compress and not transfer the energy to the brake caliper or drum and not stop the car.
How do you bleed the brake line of a 97 Pontiac grand am gt?
someone sits in the car slowly pressing the brake peddle while you have the brake line open. When finished bleeding the brakes, don't forget to refill the master cylinder.
What is the brake bleeding procedure for a 2001 Chevy Venture Van?
How bleeding brake .01 chevy venture. Master cylinder replace
What would cause for the brake pedal to go all the way down and the car will stop but the brake pedal doesn't feel like it has pressure when you step on it?
It seems like there might be air in your brake system. You should try bleeding your brakes and filling it with fresh brake fluid.
Can you change your brake fluid without bleeding them?
no.
Why wont your brake piston retract?
Try bleeding your brake lines, you may have some gunk in there.
When we bleed the brakes with the car turned off turned off the brakes seem good As soon as you start the car and the power assist kicks in the brake pedal goes right to the floor Help?
Brake Pedal Goes to the Floor After BleedingAlthough there could be more than one reason, I suspect that even though you may have bled the brake system, AND the brake fluid reservoir is full, your brake bleeding was not successful, and you STILL HAVE AIR IN THE BRAKE LINES, or in the wheel brake slave cylinders.
How do you tighten your brake pedal on a 1996 Honda accord. I have to push it pretty far to stop the car.?
Check the brake fluid level in the Master Cylinder. If it is low add DOT3 brake fluid to the full mark. If it was really low, the brakes need bleeding. This car is 13 years old and more than likely needs new brake pads if you have not replaced them. Have the pads replaced, rotors turned, and brake fluid changed.
What are the functions of the antiscorbutic vitamin?
It prevents bleeding from gums .
