My car's brakes work fine, and always stop right away, but I have to put the pedal almost to the floor. This is my first car and I just got my license. Any advice?
2006-09-05 09:00:51 · 7 answers · asked by clovischik2001@sbcglobal.net 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
It sounds like you do have air in the brakes. Best have it checked out by a shop before you have an accident. It needs to be checked out to find out if you have a leak and repaired and have the brakes properly bled so that you have a safe vehicle.
2006-09-05 09:28:26 · answer #1 · answered by Iknowthisone 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take it to a shop an have the brakes bleed the pedal should only go down about 1 inch before the brakes start to work if your brakes go to the floor get it fixed, have you tried pumping the brakes with the motor running the peddle should get harder an pump up. you can buy a bleeder kit at the auto parts store but dont do it unless you know what your doing. it could cause a wreck if done wrong, i would take it to a brake shop if i were you before you have a accident
2006-09-05 09:10:16 · answer #2 · answered by elltea 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the most likely cause is low brake fluid. check that. also pull your emergency brake up but not all the way. just a few clicks, see if that raises the pedal a bit. it simulates adjusting the rear shoes. when your brakes wear, the pedal has to move farther to compensate for the missing friction material that has turned to dust on your wheels. fluid level goes down, brake pedal travel increases. if the e brake thing helps take it to a shop and have them adjust or replace your brakes. dont try to bleed the brakes yourself, you cant just open the bleeder or youll let more air in. you have to put a clear tube over the bleeder and submurge the tube in a bottle full of clean brake fluid. then you can open the bleeder and pump the brakes. too complicated to explain here. dont let inexperienced posters get you in trouble here.
2006-09-05 09:18:51 · answer #3 · answered by paintmetalwood 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Your pedal shouldn't travel that far.
Firstly jack the car up and remove the wheel, on the caliper there will be a bleed nipple. Slacken it off slighly and press the brake pedal. Repeat for all corners. If no air comes out. Take the car to a garage and have them drain and replace the brake fluid, it may have moisture contmination, which is common in fluid over 3 years old.
2006-09-05 09:08:20 · answer #4 · answered by Shockey Monkey 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
there has to be reason for air to get in,if the pedal was ok before and nothing has been opened there cannot be air.the brakes need adjusting I think.
2006-09-05 10:12:20 · answer #5 · answered by frank m 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just to have your first car you seem pretty smart about this problem. it could be anything but air is what i would check first. ask a guy to help you and they will. its easy . just ask someone to help you bleed the brakes
2006-09-05 09:16:57 · answer #6 · answered by Billy T 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have it checked out by a pro or be ready to slam into something...
2006-09-05 09:08:21 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋