explain this to me...brake system question

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May 19, 2005 | 06:31 PM

RTW DC2R

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explain this to me...brake system question

Im not really sure how the entire system works...

If I am bleeding my brakes...fluid reservior is open and full, push down on the pedal, open the bleeder, then close the bleeder before the pedal is totally down...how come the pedal comes back up and doesnt just stay down? what makes it come back up?

May 19, 2005 | 06:35 PM

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Re: explain this to me...brake system question (RTW)

A spring silly

May 19, 2005 | 06:35 PM

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are u joking? lol

May 19, 2005 | 06:36 PM

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Well there is sort of a spring thing...( I can't explain) So no joking here.

May 19, 2005 | 06:39 PM

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hmmm ok I always thought it was a system that relied entirely on system pressure. can we get performance "spring thingies"

May 19, 2005 | 06:40 PM

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Re: explain this to me...brake system question (RTW)

when there is fluid there is hydraulic pressure. it'll only stay down with no hydraulic pressure (bad master cyl, bad booster or no fluid).

May 19, 2005 | 06:40 PM

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Why would you want to make the pedal harder to press? it would kill the feed back when using the brakes.

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May 19, 2005 | 06:43 PM

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Re: explain this to me...brake system question (Dave-ROR)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Dave-ROR »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">when there is fluid there is hydraulic pressure. it'll only stay down with no hydraulic pressure (bad master cyl, bad booster or no fluid).</TD></TR></TABLE>

even with the reservior open there is still hydraulic pressure? just trying to get a general understanding of brake systems.

Rob, I was joking meathead

May 19, 2005 | 06:52 PM

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Re: explain this to me...brake system question (RTW)

Good question. Is there no hydraulic pressure when bleeding the clutch fluid? As far as I can remember, when I do the clutch, the pedal stays down.

May 19, 2005 | 06:55 PM

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Re: explain this to me...brake system question (CPR)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by CPR »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Good question. Is there no hydraulic pressure when bleeding the clutch fluid? As far as I can remember, when I do the clutch, the pedal stays down.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Clutch is springy because of the pressure plate springs..

Brake pedal return must be because of a spring in the brake booster. Not sure. Definitely not all hydraulic pressure.

May 19, 2005 | 07:06 PM

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Re: explain this to me...brake system question (RTW)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by RTW »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">even with the reservior open there is still hydraulic pressure? just trying to get a general understanding of brake systems.

Rob, I was joking meathead

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The reservoir is just a supply when fluid is needed, it isnt under hydraulic pressure

May 20, 2005 | 04:44 AM

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Re: explain this to me...brake system question (v-attack)

Actually, I think the rotor button screw is what brings the brake pedal back up. I could be wrong, I don't know crap about distributors.

May 20, 2005 | 05:54 AM

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Re: explain this to me...brake system question (Chris F)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Chris F »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Actually, I think the rotor button screw is what brings the brake pedal back up. I could be wrong, I don't know crap about distributors.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Im sure thats it.