Xylene
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- 1998 XLT V8
I have a 1998 Explorer V8 AWD. I replaced the Brake Booster and the Master Cylinder today. I bleed the MC before putting it on according to the instructions that came with it. I also bleed each brake cylinder starting with RR, RL, FR, FL until fluid was clear and there were no air bubbles. I added additional fluid to the MC reservoir as needed so it never was low. (actually went through 76oz of fluid)
After all this my brakes still fill soft or spongy when the car is running, but when not running they firm right up after pressing the pedal a couple of times. I was kind of expecting the pedal to always be firm when I used them.
What did I do wrong in my procedure, what could be causing this soft feeling in the pedal? I didn't bleed the ABS unit because I didn't have the fancy FORD tool, so I guess that could be it.
Anyone else have this issue?
After all this my brakes still fill soft or spongy when the car is running, but when not running they firm right up after pressing the pedal a couple of times. I was kind of expecting the pedal to always be firm when I used them.
What did I do wrong in my procedure, what could be causing this soft feeling in the pedal? I didn't bleed the ABS unit because I didn't have the fancy FORD tool, so I guess that could be it.
Anyone else have this issue?