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**rallyrabbit** · 07-22-2008, 08:46 PM

Ok, so my pedal is still really frickin' high. It doesn't feel right still.

Here's what I've done between the last message and now:
-Pulled apart front brakes, inspected, greased pins and put back together
-Replaced front rubber brake lines
-ensured that shoes were adjusted (they aren't dragging)
-Bled the brake system 3 times
-No ABS, so that isn't a concern

So. The problem still occurs. I have about 1" of pedal travel, other focuses I have access to have about 3" of travel. The pedal is always firm, so there is never a loss of pressure (or it doesn't seem to be).

Observations:
-Front driver's side rotor is always running way hotter than passenger side. Water sizzles off this side. The other side is hot, but water quickly evaporates off rather than sizzle off.
-Since I don't feel a drop in pressure, I haven't considered the master cylinder to be the problem. Is that wrong?
-Could this be a vaccum or booster problem? Meaning, could I be running without the booster working somehow? If so, how can I test or tell if that is the case?

Any other recommendations?

07-22-2008, 08:46 PM	#12
rallyrabbit Rookie Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 12	Re: Brake Pedal engages really high on the pedal after bleeding Ok, so my pedal is still really frickin' high. It doesn't feel right still. Here's what I've done between the last message and now: -Pulled apart front brakes, inspected, greased pins and put back together -Replaced front rubber brake lines -ensured that shoes were adjusted (they aren't dragging) -Bled the brake system 3 times -No ABS, so that isn't a concern So. The problem still occurs. I have about 1" of pedal travel, other focuses I have access to have about 3" of travel. The pedal is always firm, so there is never a loss of pressure (or it doesn't seem to be). Observations: -Front driver's side rotor is always running way hotter than passenger side. Water sizzles off this side. The other side is hot, but water quickly evaporates off rather than sizzle off. -Since I don't feel a drop in pressure, I haven't considered the master cylinder to be the problem. Is that wrong? -Could this be a vaccum or booster problem? Meaning, could I be running without the booster working somehow? If so, how can I test or tell if that is the case? Any other recommendations?