brake pedal goes too far down before braking
how do i fix the brake pedal when i press it it has to go so far down before it actually starts braking its so annoying 92 hatch
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Re: brake pedal goes too far down before braking
When was the last time you bled your brakes?
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Re: brake pedal goes too far down before braking
probably air or dirt in the lines.
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Re: brake pedal goes too far down before braking
Do the pads need changing?
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Re: brake pedal goes too far down before braking
could be air in the lines, fluid leak or fluid bypass.
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Re: brake pedal goes too far down before braking
air, or low brake fluid for sure.
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Re: brake pedal goes too far down before braking
What happens if you pump the brake pedal? Does it engage earlier?
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Re: brake pedal goes too far down before braking
check the brake pads before you do anything. could be as easy as a brake job. other than that i would bleed the brakes :thumbup:
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Re: brake pedal goes too far down before braking
Originally Posted by John Galt
(Post 45319057)
What happens if you pump the brake pedal? Does it engage earlier?
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Re: brake pedal goes too far down before braking
low brake pads does not cause a low brake pedal... possble air in the line(try bleeding first) if not master cylinder going bad
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Re: brake pedal goes too far down before braking
Originally Posted by 95EG2
(Post 45321346)
low brake pads does not cause a low brake pedal... possble air in the line(try bleeding first) if not master cylinder going bad
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Re: brake pedal goes too far down before braking
Originally Posted by strategy400
(Post 45321533)
I would agree, but it always seems like my pedal is higher/firmer after a pad change.
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Re: brake pedal goes too far down before braking
Originally Posted by strategy400
(Post 45321533)
I would agree, but it always seems like my pedal is higher/firmer after a pad change.
there is enough brake fluid in the master cylinder for ALL the brake pads to become completely worn(if you're not low on fluid). So the pedal travel shouldn't be affected as the friction material get thinner. (unless they are completely worn down lol) My bet would be your brake fluid is contaminated. it should be clear or amber in color.. If its a dark color you should really bleed your brakes. Brake fluid needs some love too, not just your engine oil. I was told brake fluid should be changed every 3 years on our hondas. |
Re: brake pedal goes too far down before braking
Originally Posted by swizz977
(Post 45320968)
yea it engages a little earlier why?
It may be possible to overhaul the master cylinder, if so that would be cheaper, but since I was able to buy a new one at a fairly good price that's what I decided. |
Re: brake pedal goes too far down before braking
Originally Posted by DaOne54
(Post 45321654)
Brake fluid needs some love too, not just your engine oil. I was told brake fluid should be changed every 3 years on our hondas.
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Re: brake pedal goes too far down before braking
i just got a new master but not a new booster im gonna try to bleed everything the pads are brand new
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Re: brake pedal goes too far down before braking
I think if the master cylinder was internally bypassing, your brake pedal would sink to the floor once you were completely stopped (like waiting for the light to turn green). Unless its really bad already lol.
Remember when you are bleeding your brakes, (if your doing a 2 man bleed) to put one foot underneath the pedal, so that the pedal doesnt come down all the way down. or else all the dirt at the bottom of your brake cylinders could be pushed up and cause some damage. You dont want leaking brake cylinders a week later after you bleed your brakes lol |
Re: brake pedal goes too far down before braking
Originally Posted by DaOne54
(Post 45325409)
I think if the master cylinder was internally bypassing, your brake pedal would sink to the floor once you were completely stopped (like waiting for the light to turn green). Unless its really bad already lol.
The master cylinder was really old, over 300,000 miles, and yes it's a good idea to change brake fluid once in a while - it had been over five years, maybe ten... |
Re: brake pedal goes too far down before braking
Originally Posted by DaOne54
(Post 45325409)
Remember when you are bleeding your brakes, (if your doing a 2 man bleed) to put one foot underneath the pedal, so that the pedal doesnt come down all the way down.
or else all the dirt at the bottom of your brake cylinders could be pushed up and cause some damage. You dont want leaking brake cylinders a week later after you bleed your brakes lol |
Re: brake pedal goes too far down before braking
I agree if you have to pump it and it always sinks and there are no leaks then its the master
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