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Old Oct 4, 2014 | 01:50 PM
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So i stomped on the brake pedal and i didnt skid at all and took about 10 seconds to come to a complete stop. I bled the lines and no air came out or nothin i tried quickly pushing the brake multiple times and the pedal did not get harder to push. Any ideas on how to fix the spongy break?? Thanks
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Old Oct 4, 2014 | 03:21 PM
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Were the OK and this started suddenly?

If you hold the pedal down does it slowly go down?

When you bled did fluid come out?
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Old Oct 4, 2014 | 04:32 PM
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Originally Posted by jakeshredder
Any ideas on how to fix the spongy break?? Thanks
Pads & shoes down to the metal? The stock brake setup on a Cherokee is marginal at best and any increase in unsprung weight will greatly increase stopping distance. If the pedal without assist moves 1-2" then stops hard it's a good bet the lines are clear of any trapped air.
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Old Oct 4, 2014 | 11:32 PM
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Originally Posted by jakeshredder
So i stomped on the brake pedal and i didnt skid at all and took about 10 seconds to come to a complete stop. I bled the lines and no air came out or nothin i tried quickly pushing the brake multiple times and the pedal did not get harder to push. Any ideas on how to fix the spongy break?? Thanks
Thanks for your post.

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