i've bleed the brakes after i put on new pads, and now the pedal is extremly soft or spongy.
2006-12-17 13:24:11 · 10 answers · asked by k-bro 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Don't be sad, it happens to all of us as we get older.
You still have air in the lines.
2006-12-17 15:22:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You did the right thing but probably did not do it completely enough. Buy or rent a bleeder is the easiest. The other approach is to have someone press the brake pedal while the car is on supports and then loosen the bleeder screw till pure brake fluid (solid stream without air or foam) comes out. Then close bleeder screw tightly. Repeat for all the other brakes.
Then test the brakes in a safe place (like empty parking lot or driveway and not on a hill) to make sure that pedal feels OK and car stops.
2006-12-17 13:29:28 · answer #2 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sound like you need to bleed the brakes that means cracking the bleeder valve open and letting the brake fluid drip out while keeping the reservoir filled with fluid. This is an easy fix but you could have bigger problems. But it's an easy check to do. If you have some mechanical knowledge you could do it. It's called gravity bleeding. Most mechanics charge about $20 bucks just to bled the system. If you do decide to do this you have to have the car off and take the wheels off and find the small bleeder valve on the caliper and open it while keeping an eye on the reservoir that you need to have the cap off while doing this the air and old fluid will come out then close all the valves and then after all the valves are closed pump the brakes to make sure you build up pressure. Then put your wheels back on and then slowly drive it around to see if it solved the problem
2016-05-23 03:18:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
why did you bleed the brakes after you replaced the pads??? its not needed if the pads were wore so my question is why did you bleed them in the first place?and also if your doing something when its not necessary did you do it correctly? if you didnt do it right and allowed any air in the system thats why your pedal is spongy get some one who knows whats there doing to help you. right now sounds like you and your car would be a hazzard on the road
2006-12-17 13:31:09 · answer #4 · answered by truss 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you are trying to do this by yourself. Without the help of a brake bleeder, you'll need to have one person pump and hold the brake pedal while the other person bleeds the caliper. Be sure to refill the master cylinder after bleeding each cylinder.
2006-12-17 13:32:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There could still be air in the brake lines. Try bleeding it again. If that doesn't work, take it to a brake shop.
You don't want to be worrying if your car will stop when you step on the brake pedal.
2006-12-17 13:27:01 · answer #6 · answered by Jay E. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you still have air in the lines.why did you bleed the brakes,just by putting on pads?you dont have to take off the caliper to put on brake pads.when you are putting on brakes(front or back)you dont have to bleed the brakes,unless you take off a line,because air cant get in ,unless theres a broken hose or line.i put on lots of brakes and i never have to bleed the brakes.your brakes will get soft and hot till they get baked against the rotors.they will quit.
2006-12-17 14:18:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You still have air in the lines, you didn't bleed them all the way. You're supposed to do it until they get stiff. It's a lot easier with two people unless you have a brake bleeder.
2006-12-17 13:33:25 · answer #8 · answered by kornflake06 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you may need new brake lines, if your cable has become stretched out, it would make the pedal seem spongy. also, your calipers being worn out might cause that feeling. good luck
2006-12-17 13:32:56 · answer #9 · answered by barneys_assasin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably still air in lines.
2006-12-17 13:26:33 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋