a while back i put new brake pad on my civic h/b but b/4 i changed them my brakes were tight like if u barly touched them it would begin to stop now after i put new pads on, when i go to stop the pedal will go half way down b/4 it start to stop whys is that


and also under my hood to the left side at the top their are two places to put brake fluid in when u open one it has the white stick looking thing on the bottom of the lid but on the other one its just a lid which one do i put brake fluid in help asap
thanks

 

on the firewall, there is the master cylinder mounted to the brake booster. The brake fluid resevoir is located directly on top of that cylinder.


As to your pedal difference, bleed the lines thoroughly to restore pressure.

 

Also, it will take at least 50 miles or so for the new ones to "break-in" ...at least for the EBC's. Also when you press the piston back into the caliperto fit the new pads in- fluid leaks out the master cylnder. Check to make sure it is at least a 1/2inch below max. Because too much pressure from being too full, can cause the breaks to "constantly be on" from the piston being pressed by the pressure of the fluid.

-Ken

 

i have the same type of problem i have jus installed steal lines and crossed drilled and slotted rotors after we bleed the brakes it still goes half way down and then starts to stop im guessin i need a new master cylinder while the car was off the brakes were really stiff how i want them thjough when i turned the car on it was back to the 1/2 way down thing i dunno

 

happened with mine also. The culprit was air in the lines. I installed speed bleeders that didnt work very well. So without checking the lines, i replaced the master cylinder. Came out with the same problem I originally had in the beginning. After bleeding the **** out of it, my problem was solved.

 

yeah im gonna try that tomm so we will see i hope so cause id rather not replace the master cylinder

 

yea but i already have bleeded mine like 3 time and when i do one side it gets tight but when i go to do the other side i and finish with that it come loose again

 

What type of brake fluid are you supposed to use? I know there are a few different kinds.( like ratings or something DOT3 /DOT4? ) I have a 99 civic. I have to bleed my brakes today, and I 'll need more fluid.

 

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