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Spongy brake pedal
Posted by Dave L [Email] (more from Dave L) on Wed, 20 Feb 2002 14:02:51
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1980 900 GLE.....
SYMPTOMS:
Engine off, pump brakes 10 times, continue pressing and pedal travels slowly to floor.
Engine on, moving, press on pedal slowly and it will have some resistance at first, then travel to floor.
Engine on, moving, press on brake hard, will stop then brakes will release and pedal move towards floor.
Have NOT lost any brake fluid, at least not noticably.
WHAT HAS BEEN DONE RECENTLY:
New rear brake pads done before I picked car up in Florida 1 month ago.
2-3 weeks ago bleed the brakes because I had some (not as bad) symptoms, could have introduced more air, or not gotten it all out. Used #2 son to work the brake pedal, while I worked the bleeders.
WHAT TO DO?
Not sure when Master Cylinder has been replaced or serviced.
What is correct bleeding procedure?
I went by Haynes manual that says: Left rear, right front, right rear, left front. But Bentley (1981-88) states it should be right front, left rear, right rear, left front (I think). Others on this site have stated start farthest away: Right rear, left rear, right front, left front. Does it matter?
Could it be the vaccuum server letting in air?
Now for the strange part, I have been having idling problems, that I've been trying to isolate. When I step on brakes at idle, I do notice a slight increase in RPMS. This is by sound only, as I haven't attached the Tach meter yet.
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