I just had to have the Rear Brake Calipers replaced and maybe it's just me, but now when I apply the the brakes, the Brake Pedal feels SOFT..... it seems like it doesn't build up pressure until it's almost pressed all the way down.....

I checked the brake fluid level and it's fine, but now I wonder if the brakes were all properly bleed when the rear calipers were replaced. Is this what the brake pedal would feel like if the brake lines still had some air in them?

The brakes work fine, it's just that to me, the pedal feels awful soft???? Maybe the way it's working now is the way it's supposed to feel?


[Modified by Red Ride, 6:34 AM 3/13/2003]

 

Air in the system. Prove it with the following:

Turn engine off. Press brake pedal down repeatedly to use all stored vacuum in the booster.

Then press pedal. Compare to another vehicle. If the pedal feels soft and goes down very far, it's because there's air in the lines/calipers.

Bleed them and best of luck.

Shawn