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Old 03-23-2005, 08:20 PM
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Brakes

Ok, I installed new front rotors and all new pads front and rear.

Added new fluid and bled more than 1 quart through the system.

Brakes are very spongy. I have to push 3 to 4 inches instead of tapping them.

Is it possible to back out the piston too far when putting in new pads?

What is causing this spongy Feeling.

I swear there isn't any air in the system.

Do I need to get them pressure bled
Old 03-23-2005, 09:07 PM
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Did you bleed the underhood brake fluid tank both before and after you bleed the four wheels?
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What?

You talking about the master cylinder?
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He is referring to this step mentioned in the shop manual.
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Old 03-24-2005, 08:32 AM
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I don't understand air-bleeding. I used a power-bleeder when I flushed my brake fluid and just followed the instructions on it.
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Don't know about power bleeding specifically, but likely you could do it to the master cylinder as well. Follow directions above (for the car) rather than on the PB pkg.
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