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bleeding brakes #1012215 11/04/10 12:54 AM
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99 burb need to bleed brakes? pedal is soft and mushey and master leaked fluid out plus now when hard braking the abs is like violent shaking


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Re: bleeding brakes [Re: mini4x4] #1012216 11/04/10 05:21 PM
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Sounds like you are in need of a complete brake job. The violent shaking is generally related to pads not contacting the drums/rotors with consistent pressure.

The spongy peddle does indicate low fluid. The master cylinder could have a leaking seal.


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