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 Nov 20, 2005 - 12:14 PM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Nov 22, '03 From Tracadie-Sheila, NB (Canada) Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%)  |
I just bought a winter beater (92 Corrola) but there only 1 problem with it....you have to pump the break or pressing really hard on the pedal to stop efficiently and I would like to know how can I fix that...how much do you think that problem can cost me? Im asking that because the person who sold the car said that he can fix that problem before selling it to me but for 200$ more..but i bought the car as it was cause i thought the problem would be cheaper than that to fix
the car is in great condition with 204000kms...hope it last me couple of winters  TIA This post has been edited by HaRv3sTeR: Nov 21, 2005 - 8:23 PM |
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Nov 20, 2005 - 1:24 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 10, '03 From Connecticut Currently Offline Reputation: 11 (100%) |
Sounds like you need to bleed the brakes, and that doesnt cost anything if you do it yourself. Bleed & refill the brake fluid.
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Nov 20, 2005 - 2:27 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 5, '05 From pineapple under the sea Currently Offline Reputation: 9 (100%) |
is there brake fluid on the wheels or the ground? I blew a brake line in my GTi and if dripped on my wheels when I would stop.
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Nov 20, 2005 - 3:48 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 22, '03 From Tracadie-Sheila, NB (Canada) Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
QUOTE(95CelicaST @ Nov 20, 2005 - 7:27 PM) [snapback]357554[/snapback] is there brake fluid on the wheels or the ground? I blew a brake line in my GTi and if dripped on my wheels when I would stop. no...ill try to change the brake fluid ne1 can show me how to bleed the brakes? This post has been edited by HaRv3sTeR: Nov 20, 2005 - 3:52 PM |
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Nov 20, 2005 - 5:13 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 10, '03 From Connecticut Currently Offline Reputation: 11 (100%) |
You dont need to change it just bleed it. Theres a nipple that you'll have to loosen by each caliper and then pump the brakes and stuff. You need 2 people for this operation.
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Nov 20, 2005 - 5:22 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 22, '03 From Tracadie-Sheila, NB (Canada) Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
QUOTE(Supersprynt @ Nov 20, 2005 - 10:13 PM) [snapback]357596[/snapback] You dont need to change it just bleed it. Theres a nipple that you'll have to loosen by each caliper and then pump the brakes and stuff. You need 2 people for this operation. i though that bleeding meant extracting all the break fluid by the calipers (by pumping the break pedal) then put some new fluid. |
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Nov 20, 2005 - 5:44 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 10, '03 From Connecticut Currently Offline Reputation: 11 (100%) |
No what your doing when ur bleeding is getting all the air out of the lines.
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Nov 20, 2005 - 5:48 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 31, '02 From Philadelphia, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
why dont you ask the seller what was the cause of the brake problem?
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Nov 20, 2005 - 5:56 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 22, '03 From Tracadie-Sheila, NB (Canada) Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
QUOTE(lagos @ Nov 20, 2005 - 10:48 PM) [snapback]357605[/snapback] why dont you ask the seller what was the cause of the brake problem? the seller was a woman who didnt know alot in cars....she taid that a mech told her to check the hoses |
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Nov 20, 2005 - 6:17 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 31, '02 From Philadelphia, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
you probably have a leak in the brake system... check the fluid level. if all that checks out, try bleeding, if that dont fix it, your probably need a new master cylinder.
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Nov 21, 2005 - 8:22 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 22, '03 From Tracadie-Sheila, NB (Canada) Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
I didnt had time yet to check the car carefully nor to go see a mechanic with that but ive noticed that the brake fluid tank looks empty ...i cant see any liquid in the tank
ill try to put some in it tomorrow to see if there a leak somewhere |
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