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brake problem Sign up here! Search this forum this category all forums for All words Any words Whole Phrase (search options) Auto Repair Home>> Automotive Repair>> Car Troubleshooting buck123 User Mar 29, 2011, 1:41 PM Post #1 of 7 (1648 views) brake problem Sign In I had a hole in a brake line so had brake line replaced.A week later pedal getting spongy so I bleed all wheels starting from the farthest from the master cylinder to the closest.the only wheel that had air was the drivers side rear.I had great brake pedal for 3 days and now spongy pedal again.I again have air in the same wheel drivers side rear.I don't notice any decrease in fluid in the master cylinder.If there is it is very slight and not noticable.the rear wheel cylinder in the wheel with air in it is bone dry behind duster caps.only air in the one rear wheel.Some mechanic told me probably master cylinder.I was thinking about using a uv dye if they make it for brake fluid.any ideas?thanks in advance. steve01832 Veteran Mar 31, 2011, 5:08 PM Post #2 of 7 (1629 views) Re: brake problem Sign In Sounds to me like the master cylinder has an internal leak and is pushing air into the system. Your best bet is to replace it. Make sure you bench bleed the new one before you connect the lines or you will have to bleed all 4 wheels again. Steve Tom Greenleaf Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Mar 31, 2011, 5:21 PM Post #3 of 7 (1627 views) Re: brake problem Sign In Off the topic - Steve! Great to see you here. Site has grown quite a bit since we started now so long ago. Back to the problem - I think it's a master cylinder too, Tom steve01832 Veteran Mar 31, 2011, 5:27 PM Post #4 of 7 (1623 views) Re: brake problem Sign In Hi Tom. I've been so busy I can't find time any more to come here and be productive. I'm here tonite but may be another year until I'm heard from. lol Steve Tom Greenleaf Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Mar 31, 2011, 5:35 PM Post #5 of 7 (1620 views) Re: brake problem Sign In Fully understood that people have other things to do and get busy. It can also get old doing this stuff which is fine too and expected that some tech come and go. I'm still here because this is rest for me as what I should be doing is hard work - laugh, Tom Hammer Time Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Mar 31, 2011, 5:36 PM Post #6 of 7 (1613 views) Re: brake problem Sign In Nice to hear from you Steve.......... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We offer help in answering questions, clarifying things or giving advice but we are not a substitute for an on-site inspection by a professional. buck123 User Apr 3, 2011, 3:17 PM Post #7 of 7 (1582 views) Re: brake problem Sign In Hey its an office party!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! garage replaced brake lines.Since I had air in only drivers side rear wheel whenever I bleed 2nd time I turned bleeder screw a little extra thinking when garage bled they didn't tighten all the way or there was air in the proportioning valve.I have good brake for 7 days now since I last bled them.Thanks guys.   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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