87xj break issues
07-18-2013, 02:57 PM
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87xj break issues
So my breaks are not working properly. When Im driving I can press my break all the way in and will not slow down I have to pump it a couple times for it to start to stop.. I have changed my booster in the last 8 months I bled all when I changed the booster pads are good. I was thinking of trying to rebleed the breaks. Any other suggestions??
07-18-2013, 03:52 PM
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Pump them until you get some pedal, then step on it and hold. Does the pedal slowly sink?
If so, you may have a master cylinder problem. Else re-bleed the brakes.
What method did you use to bleed them last time?
If so, you may have a master cylinder problem. Else re-bleed the brakes.
What method did you use to bleed them last time?
07-18-2013, 05:06 PM
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When driving that's Wat I have to do. When its just parked and off it has pedal. For bleeding I open up the bleeders and had someone pump the breaks till it was good and closed them up. And just tried to bleed them bout 30 mins ago and it didn't work my chain held the break down tight and I could still move the rotors easily by hand
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07-18-2013, 07:59 PM
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Sorry guys. Couldn't help myself.....
Brakes:
I've seen drum and disc brakes, drums and discs break, but never drum or disc breaks.
Brakes:
I've seen drum and disc brakes, drums and discs break, but never drum or disc breaks.
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07-18-2013, 08:04 PM
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07-18-2013, 08:11 PM
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Start with pass rear ,drivers rear,pass front then drivers front .Pump pedal three times hold pedal open bleeder then tighten bleeder repeat until only fluid comes out move to next wheel .Check fluid every third bleeder opening always have cap tight on master .Engine does not need to be running.
07-18-2013, 08:40 PM
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07-18-2013, 10:14 PM
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Lol I'm sure it is nice up in Prescott.. I'm in Gila bend az haha a lil different here. Anyways I.bled the brake from the rear to the front and still nothing getting frustrated with this guys
07-18-2013, 10:17 PM
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I'm betting your master cylinder took a dive. Kinda chilly now that the sun went down. Gonna go grab a jacket and start a fire.