Brake fluid
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Brake fluid
Hi all.
Had my brakes done at the FORD DEALER. Had a pulsing when I applied the brakes. All new pads and rear rotors installed. No pulsing now, but it did not stop correctly. Brought it back, they say nothings wrong. I know how it's supposed to stop.
Followed recommendations posted here last week. Checked the rubber lines. No cracking, swelling or leaking. Bled the brake calipers, no air, However the fluid was jet black. Did three rounds of bleeding in the correct order, used 5 cans of DOT 3 fluid, now it's light brown.... STOPS a lot better.
Should the fluid be clear at the calipers?
Should the Ford Dealer have checked this?
Thanks again.
Had my brakes done at the FORD DEALER. Had a pulsing when I applied the brakes. All new pads and rear rotors installed. No pulsing now, but it did not stop correctly. Brought it back, they say nothings wrong. I know how it's supposed to stop.
Followed recommendations posted here last week. Checked the rubber lines. No cracking, swelling or leaking. Bled the brake calipers, no air, However the fluid was jet black. Did three rounds of bleeding in the correct order, used 5 cans of DOT 3 fluid, now it's light brown.... STOPS a lot better.
Should the fluid be clear at the calipers?
Should the Ford Dealer have checked this?
Thanks again.
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The fluid should be clear at the calipers. If you didnt specify for them to flush the brake system then they would have no reason to do so. Changing rotors and pads does not require any change in the fluid other than the fluid level will rise in the reservoir.
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I usually bleed the brakes right after it. Might as well while while you are at it.
I agree, unless you told them they won't bleed the brakes.
to op:
Still doesn't explain why it didn't brake right.
What exactly did it not do right ?
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