brake pedal feedback and feel
Thread Starter
B*a*n*n*e*d
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 2,165
Likes: 0
From: Bay Area, CA, USA
brake pedal feedback and feel
my brake master cylinder isnt functioning as well as id like
im having a mushy pedal feel
ive bleeded the lines
pads and rotors are good
should i replace my master cylinder? anyone recommend a brand to use that is more performance oriented?
im having a mushy pedal feel
ive bleeded the lines
pads and rotors are good
should i replace my master cylinder? anyone recommend a brand to use that is more performance oriented?
Thread Starter
B*a*n*n*e*d
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 2,165
Likes: 0
From: Bay Area, CA, USA
ok so i replaced my master cylinder
but pedal feel is still soft
i dont feel confident when i brake
my rotors are good, pads are pretty new, i bled the lines recently and theres fresh brake fluid
can someone help me?
but pedal feel is still soft
i dont feel confident when i brake
my rotors are good, pads are pretty new, i bled the lines recently and theres fresh brake fluid
can someone help me?
Junior Member
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 151
Likes: 0
From: San Jose, CA, USA
you got air in your system thats why you have a spongy brake pedal.
Hydraulic fluid can not be compressed while air can. Thats why you feel that spongy pedal.
Flush the brake fluid. Then bleed it. If that doesn't do it. You might have a leak on one of the lines.
Hydraulic fluid can not be compressed while air can. Thats why you feel that spongy pedal.
Flush the brake fluid. Then bleed it. If that doesn't do it. You might have a leak on one of the lines.
Honda-Tech Member
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 292
Likes: 0
From: Millerwaukee, Wisconsin, u.s.
as far as aftermarket or performance MC dont look because nothing is going to perform better than OEM for a master cylinder if you can even find a performance one. a good place to get it is just at a local auto store and you should be all set...
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 30,067
Likes: 59
From: Nowhere and Everywhere
Re: brake pedal feedback and feel (PrinceAli132)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by PrinceAli132 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">In which order did you bleed your brakes?
Ali</TD></TR></TABLE>
And what car is it? Older Integras w/ the 3-channel ABS require a different order than the newer 4-channel units.
Ali</TD></TR></TABLE>
And what car is it? Older Integras w/ the 3-channel ABS require a different order than the newer 4-channel units.
Trending Topics
Honda-Tech Member
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 4,215
Likes: 0
From: Miami, Fl, USA
Re: brake pedal feedback and feel (PatrickGSR94)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by PatrickGSR94 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
And what car is it? Older Integras w/ the 3-channel ABS require a different order than the newer 4-channel units.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Which year was the change? I knew of a difference it the abs system but thought it was more of a layout change not an actual design change.
Ali
And what car is it? Older Integras w/ the 3-channel ABS require a different order than the newer 4-channel units.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Which year was the change? I knew of a difference it the abs system but thought it was more of a layout change not an actual design change.
Ali
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 30,067
Likes: 59
From: Nowhere and Everywhere
Re: brake pedal feedback and feel (PrinceAli132)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by PrinceAli132 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Which year was the change? I knew of a difference it the abs system but thought it was more of a layout change not an actual design change.
Ali</TD></TR></TABLE>
98+ Integras (all) and the 97 ITR came with the redesigned 4-channel ABS, which used a smaller modulator unit, and used fluid from the main brake MC reservoir instead of having its own reservoir. The change coincided with 98+ ITR's in Japan being offered with HID headlights, as the smaller modulator unit made room for the ballast on the back of the headlight housing.
Which year was the change? I knew of a difference it the abs system but thought it was more of a layout change not an actual design change.
Ali</TD></TR></TABLE>
98+ Integras (all) and the 97 ITR came with the redesigned 4-channel ABS, which used a smaller modulator unit, and used fluid from the main brake MC reservoir instead of having its own reservoir. The change coincided with 98+ ITR's in Japan being offered with HID headlights, as the smaller modulator unit made room for the ballast on the back of the headlight housing.
Daisy... Daisy...
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 16,580
Likes: 4
From: 24601
Re: (tunerplayground_dc2)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by tunerplayground_dc2 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">oh and i had a buddy help me bleed, so im not sure which order, whats the proper order?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Bleed a rear first and then the opposite front.
Bleed a rear first and then the opposite front.
Honda-Tech Member
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 4,215
Likes: 0
From: Miami, Fl, USA
Re: (Dogginator)
I've seen different methods posted.
I believe the 98+ helms mentions:
Driver Front
Passenger Front
Driver Rear
Passenger Rear
IIRC - 94 Helms
Passenger Rear
Driver Front
Driver Rear
Passenger Front
I believe some mechanics are taught to bleed from farthest to closet from the master cylinder.
Personally, i have been using the 98+ method.
Ali
I believe the 98+ helms mentions:
Driver Front
Passenger Front
Driver Rear
Passenger Rear
IIRC - 94 Helms
Passenger Rear
Driver Front
Driver Rear
Passenger Front
I believe some mechanics are taught to bleed from farthest to closet from the master cylinder.
Personally, i have been using the 98+ method.
Ali
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 30,067
Likes: 59
From: Nowhere and Everywhere
Re: (PrinceAli132)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by PrinceAli132 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I believe some mechanics are taught to bleed from farthest to closet from the master cylinder.
Personally, i have been using the 98+ method.
Ali
</TD></TR></TABLE>
That's the old-school method for cars without ABS.
That was the order specified on my old 89 Camry w/o ABS - pass. rear, driver rear, pass. front, then finally driver front, going farthest to closest to MC.
Personally, i have been using the 98+ method.
Ali
</TD></TR></TABLE>
That's the old-school method for cars without ABS.
That was the order specified on my old 89 Camry w/o ABS - pass. rear, driver rear, pass. front, then finally driver front, going farthest to closest to MC.
Honda-Tech Member
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 165
Likes: 0
From: .Cali Luv.
Re: brake pedal feedback and feel (tunerplayground_dc2)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by PatrickGSR94 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
That's the old-school method for cars without ABS.
That was the order specified on my old 89 Camry w/o ABS - pass. rear, driver rear, pass. front, then finally driver front, going farthest to closest to MC.</TD></TR></TABLE>
ive alwasy used this method on old and new.
works just fine.
That's the old-school method for cars without ABS.
That was the order specified on my old 89 Camry w/o ABS - pass. rear, driver rear, pass. front, then finally driver front, going farthest to closest to MC.</TD></TR></TABLE>
ive alwasy used this method on old and new.
works just fine.
Daisy... Daisy...
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 16,580
Likes: 4
From: 24601
Re: (tunerplayground_dc2)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by tunerplayground_dc2 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">recommendation on which brake lines to get ?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Is any air emerging when you bleed the lines?
Is any air emerging when you bleed the lines?
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
black0hatch
Honda CRX / EF Civic (1988 - 1991)
16
Feb 17, 2008 12:07 PM
threatcon13
Acura Integra
2
Jul 11, 2004 03:57 AM