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Cant seem to get my pedal firm

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Old 04-30-10 | 09:01 PM
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What I do is use the Mityvac while someone is pumping the brakes for a double whammy.

If that doesn't work try bleeding the master.

disconnect both lines
have someone slowly depress brake pedal down and HOLD
cap both open ports with two fingers
have someone slowly let the pedal all the way up
repeat process 5-6 times
install lines after they let the pedal up the final time

Easy to do and can make a HUGE difference in pedal.
Old 05-03-10 | 07:19 PM
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I may have to give this a try. After doing my brakes again they still feel kinda mushy still.

I just need to upgrade to the TT or LS 400 ones.
Old 05-03-10 | 07:27 PM
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Yeah i just picked up the Mityvac the other day, hopefully that works if not I will try and bleed the cylinder. I have a feeling I may have to bleed the cylinder


Originally Posted by RyanV
What I do is use the Mityvac while someone is pumping the brakes for a double whammy.

If that doesn't work try bleeding the master.

disconnect both lines
have someone slowly depress brake pedal down and HOLD
cap both open ports with two fingers
have someone slowly let the pedal all the way up
repeat process 5-6 times
install lines after they let the pedal up the final time

Easy to do and can make a HUGE difference in pedal.
Old 05-03-10 | 07:43 PM
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I took my car out in the rain gave it a blast down the street hit the bakes till the abs kicks in but the pump makes a whining sound for a few seconds why is that?
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