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Quick! Help on brakes again! S80

posted by  someone claiming to be n0v8or on  Sun May 22 01:57 CST 2005 [RELATED]

I see I took your earlier message too literally.
Try this test:
With the engine running, pump as necessary to obtain a firm pedal. Now hold that pressure on the pedal for about 60 seconds, and see if the pedal slowly moves toward the floor. If it does, there is an internal leak (assuming the reservoir chamber stays full). If not, there may be air in the system.

Some questions:
As you pump it, does the pedal feel like there ia an inflated baloon between it and your foot?
How did you retract the caliper piston to install the new pads?
Did you remove the caliper or rotor?
Approximately how much friction material was left on the old pads; more or less than 1/8"?






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