If the rear brakes are drum brakes, then there could be a leaky wheel cylinder. The wetness inside the drum will cover all the brake shoes and parts and cause the wheel to lock up when applied. The build of pressure could be due to the wheel cylinder leaking and causing a pressure loss, but rising when the brakes are applied or pumped up. This may/may not be your case, but definitely worth checking the rears.
When you pump the brakes, it helps to build up pressure in the brake system. This pressure is necessary to activate the brakes and slow down or stop the vehicle effectively.
Pumping the brakes helps build pressure in the brake system by forcing air out and allowing the brake fluid to flow smoothly, ensuring effective braking.
The brakes will remain on, air pressure is required to release the brakes
Check your brake power booster
Fuel pressure should read no less then 9 LBS. and no more then 13 LBS. And yes it should hold the pressure with key on, engine off.
same as a car, take the caliper off, and leave bleeder to the top, build pressure, hold, open bleeder, repeat.
We've changed the fuel pump, pressure regulator, gas cap, and had a tune up and the pressure is still building...What else can it be?
To test hydraulic brakes for leaks, you can visually inspect the brake lines and connections for any signs of fluid leakage. Additionally, you can press the brake pedal while the engine is off to build pressure in the system, and then check for any drops in pressure over time, which could indicate a leak.
If your brakes fail, repeatedly pumping the brake pedal can sometimes build up enough hydraulic pressure to restore limited braking function, allowing you to slow down and stop the vehicle. This technique may help if the issue is related to air in the brake lines or a temporary loss of pressure. However, it's important to also consider using the handbrake or downshifting to aid in stopping. Always seek professional help to address the underlying brake issue as soon as possible.
The fuel pump surging at first could be caused by the fuel pressure bleeding off and the pump has to build the pressure up.
Drum brakes are cheaper to build.
Chevy did not build a Malibu in 1995.