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Mushy brakes.

savagefan

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98 XLT, 2013 Sport
Hello, just changed my front pads in my 91 and now I have a mushy pedal. To correct I bled the MC and front and back brakes. Still feels airy. My Q's why would this happen and what to do? Thanx, Iain.
 



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Sounds like you may have gotten air in the ABS pump. You need a special tool which opens and closes the valves automatically.
 






ajr2000 said:
Sounds like you may have gotten air in the ABS pump. You need a special tool which opens and closes the valves automatically.

he has a 91, what ABS pump?
 






The 91 does have ABS, but only rear ABS..

I don't know about an ABS pump though..

~Mark
 






Maniak said:
The 91 does have ABS, but only rear ABS..

I don't know about an ABS pump though..

~Mark

RABS has no pump. theres a sensor in the rear pumpkin and a valve on the drivers side framerail.
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FROM ALLDATA

Service and Repair

NOTE: Bleed primary and secondary hydraulic brake systems separately, bleeding the longest line first on each system. Do not allow reservoir to run dry during bleeding operation. Never reuse fluid that has been drained from the hydraulic system.

NOTE: On Rear Anti-Lock Brake Systems (RABS) it is not necessary to energize the valve electrically to bleed the rear brakes. Follow normal brake bleeding procedures
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1. Loosen master cylinder to hydraulic line nuts and wrap shop cloths around tubing below fitting to absorb escaping brake fluid.
2. Depress brake pedal slowly forcing air trapped in master cylinder out at fitting.
3. Hold pedal down and tighten fittings, then release brake pedal. CAUTION: Releasing the brake pedal before fittings are tightened will allow air to enter the master cylinder.
4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 until air ceases to escape at fittings and brake pedal is firm.
5. Bleed rear brakes as follows:

1. Pump pedal several times, then hold pedal down firmly.
2. With pedal firmly depressed, open bleeder screw on one rear brake until pedal fades, then close bleeder valve.
3. Repeat procedure until a continuous flow of brake fluid is released from bleeder valve.
4. Repeat steps 5a through 5c on other rear brake.

6. Bleed the front brakes using same procedure as for rear brakes.
7. Fill master cylinder to 1/4 inch from top of reservoir or to the proper fill line indicated on the fluid reservoir.
8. Centralize pressure differential control valve, if applicable, as follows:

1. Turn ignition switch to ``ACC'' or ``On'' position.
2. Push brake pedal down, allowing piston to center itself, turning off warning light.
3. Turn ignition switch off position.

9. Check brake operation and ensure pedal is firm, then road test vehicle.
 






Well.. That explains that.. :)

I don't know much about ABS.. that was the first mod I did on the X (took out the ABS fuse).. Otherwise, none of our other vehicles had ABS until our 06 mustang.. and I don't do much on that yet but its a whole new animal (even has drive by wire throttle)..

~Mark
 






Thanx for the responses guys, the pedal slowly came back after a few days of driving. Weak master cylinder, changed it and all is good.
 






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