So you start up your car and the pedal is not firm,you got new brakes (front and back) and you have to pump your brakes before pulling off so your pedal becomes stiff enough so you at least know you have means to stop if needed.Thats my problem...I also need my radius arm bushing replaced could that play a role in it?Or could it be something else and what?
2007-02-11 12:43:41 · 9 answers · asked by Butterflied 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Ok well I had my front brakes done about 2 months ago after that my valve cap cover flew off,when that happened my brake pedal was non exsitent...i got a new one no biggy...brakes work now...after about 2 weeks this brake pedal problem came.I just got my back brakes done today.And no one bleed the brakes either time...
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2007-02-11 13:13:06 · update #1
Sounds like you may have developed a leak in the system.
Check the fluid level. Check the inner tire edge for brake fluid or have a mechanic take a look. Many shops will do this for free.
The radius arm is a steering component.
2007-02-11 12:59:50 · answer #1 · answered by Ta Dah! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rubbing won't help the brakes any, but most everyone else was right on. If the problem started right after the brake job, return to the shop(?) that did it and have them bleed the brake lines. A failing master cylinder can also be to blame. Were they spongy before the repair or just a low pedal/squealing? Spongy beforehand would indicate master cylinder. If not-bleeding should do it.
Bushings you mentioned may affect handling, but not braking.
Fix soon-pumping the brake pedal may not come naturally in an emergency stop.
Tim
2007-02-11 13:07:48 · answer #2 · answered by poolplayer 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Soft or spongy pedal is usually indicative of low fluid level. Have the brakes bled and the fluid topped off and I'll bet the problem is alleviated. The radius arm has nothing to do with the brake system.
2007-02-11 12:52:57 · answer #3 · answered by Kiffin # 1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's the ABS cutting in. Rather than permitting wheel lock up and skidding, cadence braking occurs which releases and applies the brakes many times per second. This allows greater retardation and also control through steering. Aircraft use the system too. Dunlop pioneered it under the name Maxiret. The MOT test would have found any braking issues as they are hot on this subject.
2016-05-23 23:11:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No the bushings have nothing to do with braking. Whoever changed your brakes, didn't bleed the air from the brake system. Did they only change the shoes and pads, or get into the fluid? Or your master cylinder is failing. Your car really isn't safe to drive. Please get it check out!
2007-02-11 12:51:08 · answer #5 · answered by Randy M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if the brakes are not firm (spongy), that means that the brake lines need to be bled. It's a simple process and some shops don't automatically do it since disc brake pads are so easy to change.
Take it back to them and ask them to do it.
I think you mean "control arm". This has nothing to do with the brakes.
Good luck.
2007-02-11 12:51:02 · answer #6 · answered by sk33t3r 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like you need to bleed your brakes. It is pretty cheap to get done and only takes about 10 minutes, it may not fix it, but it is the most likely cause and is cheap.
2007-02-11 12:48:28 · answer #7 · answered by dazemanus 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is more than likely air in your brake line. You will have to have someone bleed your brakes.
2007-02-11 12:48:07 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
You need to rub the pedal a lil bit to get it firm.
2007-02-11 12:47:57 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋