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Apr 12, 2015 | 03:12 PM

Ford Trimotor Pilot

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Brake Problem?

On first application pedal goes almost to floor but brakes still work. Pump once and pedal comes right up. Tried bleeding and didn't help?
All new brakes all around. Disc on front drum on back:
Any ideas?
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Mike:

Apr 14, 2015 | 02:47 AM

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Are the rear brakes adjusted correctly. Tighten them up so you have a healthy drag when turning tire by hand.

Have someone pump up the brakes while you watch the rubber hoses. They will flex a little, but if they are bad, they will flex a lot or bulge.

Apr 14, 2015 | 03:04 AM

EgoTrip90

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this may be a stupid question but did you bleed them after replacing them?

Apr 14, 2015 | 04:31 AM

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Adjustment is a very good idea.... if you have a solid pedal (not spongy) with that one pump. Do you have a firm pedal?

Egotrip, It doesn't look like you even read his post... To help you understand, I highlighted the part you completely missed....

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this may be a stupid question but did you bleed them after replacing them?

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Apr 14, 2015 | 05:03 AM

ng19delta

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I'd check the brake booster & the vacuum line to it, as well. If it is not functioning, you revert to manual brakes- which is what it sounds like has happened...

Scott

Apr 14, 2015 | 08:25 AM

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Sounds more like air in the MC or somewhere in the line that isn't fully bled out.

Apr 14, 2015 | 12:19 PM

Mike1

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My sons friend just had the same problem on his mustang. Come to find out, he and my son had been bleeding from the hose where it connects at the caliper instead of using the bleeder valve. They were afraid they would break the bleeder so they thought they could cheat. I worked it loose for them and all it took was 2 pumps to get the air out.