Soft Brake Pedal
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Racer
Joined: May 2001
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From: Double Oak, TX
Soft Brake Pedal
I've noticed recently in my 96 LT1 that if I just press on the brake pedal without pumping it once, it has a softer feel. If I pump it once, it has a real hard, tight feel. The pedal doesn't continue to go down and the brakes stop the car the same either way.
Is this normal, or do I have the beginning of a problem? :confused:
Is this normal, or do I have the beginning of a problem? :confused:
Intermediate
Joined: Apr 2001
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From: Godfrey, IL.
Re: Soft Brake Pedal (edwards)
I have an 89 that does the very same thing . I alredy have bled brakes,replaced pads and power brake booster all to no avail. I am going to bleed brakes one more time to make sure I get all the old fluid out. If that doesn't work I will replace master cylinder. I can,t find any leaks . I don't know exactly how a master cylinder works but I wonder if you can have a bad seal or something in one place and then another seal is good??? Go Rams
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Joined: Mar 2001
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From: Cincinnati, Oh USA
Re: Soft Brake Pedal (Jack B)
A low pedal is caused by low brake fluid, so check the level. A soft brake pedal indicates that your system has air in it and all four calipers should be bled. When bleeding by the brake pedal pressure method, be sure that the bleed valve is opened near max so that brake fluid flows fast so it will carry air bubbles with it and then out of the system. Always do the wheel furtherest away from the master cylinder first followed by the next furtherest until all are done. I have found that when any slave cylinders or the master cylinder is replaced , you may have to bleed the brakes several times (several days or a week apart) in order to finally get the air out. Don't get discouraged right away and try several bleedings first to obtain a hard pedal.
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Racer
Joined: May 2001
Posts: 360
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From: Double Oak, TX
Re: Soft Brake Pedal (My 95)
No. I've never bled the brakes. I changed the front pads last summer due to some squeaking. The car only has 22k miles on it. I was curious if bleeding them was a possible solution.
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