Cardboardcat15 Posted June 10, 2012 Report Share Posted June 10, 2012 So I don't know anything about brakes, which is probably going to change soon since this is happening. My dad did my brakes for me yesterday since I needed them done. So, brakes were just recently done. Anyway, yesterday when I was on delivery (driver for dominos) I made a stop to a house on a downward incline. I noticed that when I started braking to make the turn onto the street, my brakes were depressing pretty far and I wasn't slowing down much, nothing like how my brakes were on the way to the house. I got to the house and I had to depress my brakes all the way down just to come to a rolling stop at the curb. Got out and smelled brakes bad. Did the stop, turned the car around, got to the top of the streets and my brakes were working fine again. Wasn't smelling anything and the brakes were stiff and sensitive like they were before. Could this be a bad master or just air in the lines? I realized that it happened to me earlier that day, but I didn't really notice it because when the brakes became soft and easy to depress, I wasn't driving fast at all. Also, they started to smell, but I figured it might be because the pads are new. What do you guys think? Quote My Channel on YouTube. Check it out for cinematic-style Car Audio videos. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcSMhtT-rpopJbdybubDgnQ New 2014 Scion TC 4th Wall Build https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/217173-2014-tc-4th-order-build-3-fi-sp4-15s/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrionStang Posted June 10, 2012 Report Share Posted June 10, 2012 What did your dad change? Just pads? Might be air in the lines, bleed them. Might be the rears weren't adjusted after compressing them to get the drum back on. They are supposed to self adjust, but won't if they are compressed too much. If thtas the case, you were smelling brakes because the fronts are doing all the work. Just things to check. Quote SMD Super Seller My Feedback Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1996BLKBauer Posted June 15, 2012 Report Share Posted June 15, 2012 I know my master cylinder is bad on my Explorer, and it does not do that. if your master cylinder is bad, you will notice that you brake booster no longer have any paint left on it. and that the pedal is always spongy, but never soft, and it won't go to the ground. It sounds to me like you have some air in the lines, just remember that air can be compressed, and liquids like brake fluid cannot. Quote 1996 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer V8 AWD So far with the Ford/JBL Stock Stereo system, Alpine System coming soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getlocivic Posted June 15, 2012 Report Share Posted June 15, 2012 get under there have him pump breaks 5 o6 6 times and hold..release the bleeder valve..repeat process 3 or 4 times per side (until no bubbles) and make sure ur brake resivior is full Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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