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If I understand your question right you are saying you have air in your brake lines and you need to 'Bleed' them. As you know Brakes are just as important as the engine and the car itself.
If you do not do them as prescribed the results can be catastrophic when you really need the brakes. There is to much liability involved if I forget to include a step, so I recomend you visit the free site I post below this paragraph. It is very helpful and they go in to good detail. I followed it to a 'T' and then i had a recognized brake and muffler outlet check them. They were pleased I did this and the brakes passed with flying colors. www.autozone.com/shopping/repairGuide.htm
To remove air from brake lines, you can perform a process known as "bleeding" the brakes. This typically involves finding the brake bleeder valve on each brake caliper, attaching a clear hose to the valve, and then having another person press the brake pedal while you open and close the valve to release the air and old fluid. Repeat this process until no air bubbles are present in the fluid coming out of the lines.
Start at the longest line (R-R) and work towards the shortest (L-F) Connect a flexible line to the bleeder screw at the top of the wheel cylinder Place other end into a container filled with clean brake fluid
Have an assistant push the brake pedal down approx. 2/3 of its travel
Open bleeder screw and observe bubbles in container
Close bleeder screw
Continue until no bubbles are observed and then move to the next wheel MAKE SURE MASTER CYLINDER NEVER GOES EMPTY DURING THIS PROCEDURE Start at the longest line (R-R) and work towards the shortest (L-F) Connect a flexible line to the bleeder screw at the top of the wheel cylinder Place other end into a container filled with clean brake fluid
Have an assistant push the brake pedal down approx. 2/3 of its travel
Open bleeder screw and observe bubbles in container
Close bleeder screw
Continue until no bubbles are observed and then move to the next wheel MAKE SURE MASTER CYLINDER NEVER GOES EMPTY DURING THIS PROCEDURE
Bleed system Start at the longest line and work toward the shortest (R-R,L-R, R-F, L-F) Attach a piece of flexible hose to the bleeder screw at the top of the wheel cylinder
Place other end into a container filled with clean brake fluid
Have assistant pump brake pedal and hold approx. 2/3 down
Open bleeder screw and observe bubbles in container
Close bleeder screw and repeat until no bubble are observed
Repeat at next wheel Make sure master cylinder does not empty during procedure.
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How do you repair low brake pressure on a 1989 Jaguar XJ6 Sovereign?
Low brake pressure on a 1989 Jaguar XJ6 Sovereign could be caused by air in the brake lines, a leak in the brake system, or a faulty brake master cylinder. Start by bleeding the brake system to remove any air, then check for visible leaks in the brake lines and components. If the issue persists, have the brake master cylinder inspected and replaced if necessary.
Diagram of brake lines on 1993 topaz?
need diagram of rear brake lines for 1993 mercury topaz
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Why is it dangerous to allow air bubbles into the brake fluid?
Air unlike brake fluid can be compressed. When there is air in the brake system it compresses when you apply the brakes. This causes a loss of brake pressure on the brake pads and results in much longer stopping distances. This is dangerous and will cause an accident.
Is it possible to tell if the air is saturated by the information given on a Stuve graph?
Yes, it is possible to determine if the air is saturated by looking at a Stuve graph. If the temperature and dew point lines are touching on the graph, then the air is saturated. If the lines are not touching, the air is not saturated.
Air in brake lines?
Then you need to bleed the brake system to remove the air.
What would cause air in the brake lines of a 1998 ford escort?
When replacing brake lines, wheel cylinders or calipers air will get into the lines because they were taken apart. Usually air gets into the lines before you work on it because the master cylinder got too low on brake fluid letting air into the lines. Also a bad seal on a caliper piston and a brake wheel cylinder will allow air into the lines.
2001 Olds Alero-no brake pressure after replacing front brake pads rotors and calipers why?
It sounds like you have air in your brake lines. It sounds like you have air in your brake lines.
How long does it take for the air to flow through the lines to the brake after the brake pedal is pushed?
Typically brake systems in cars and pickups have brake fluid, not air in the lines. There should never be air in your automotive break line
How do you fix squishy brakes on a 1997 couger?
You Probably have air in your brake lines Or you may have low brake fluid. Mechanics can bleed the brake lines which will remove the air out of the lines. I do not recommend doing this yourself.
How do you get the air out of the brake lines in a 91 escort?
Bleed the brake system.
Why does brake pedal feels spongy?
air in the brake lines theyneed bleed
What could cause your brake petal to feel soft?
Air in the brake lines
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.
What cause the 5-15 pounds air loss during air brake testing?
Air being charged to the brake system. When you pull the brake valve, the air in those lines gets purged. When you release the brakes, it has to refill those lines and chambers.
Are service brake lines and control brake lines the same thing on an air brake system?
The service brake is the one which applies the brakes - the emergency brake system is the system which releases the spring brakes.
Why is the brake pedal feel so low and spongy after a brake change on a 1995 Honda Civic?
You probably have air in the brake hydraulic line. Bleed the air out of the brake lines.
