Air in Steering after front Brakes replaced?
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Air in Steering after front Brakes replaced?
I work in steering parts sales, and I've been out to a couple shops lately and have heard complaints from techs about air in the steering system after a front brake job is performed. This only happens if it's done on a lift, with the wheels off the ground.
Does anyone have anything specific (applications and process performed) on this. I could really use some specific information to give to my customers.
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It's true, it can happen. It has happened to me after a brake job and also after front end work. It seems that the pushing and pulling moves the wheel position and air is introduced into the system. The symptoms I have experienced are rapid shaking of the steering wheel after hitting a bump in the road (pretty scary at freeway speed) and a nosiy P/S pump. I found that running the engine while parked and turning the wheel hard left and right a few times will clear the air from the system. The fluid will be frothy but while settle down after a while.
