Step 7 of 8 · Brake Pad Replacement
Pump the pedal with the car still in the air or in the driveway
Pump the pedal with the car still in the air or in the driveway — step 7 of 8 in Brake Pad Replacement. Engine off, pump until the pedal is firm. Check the master cylinder level — it rises when pistons retract for new pads, then settles.
Free auto & mechanics tip: Pump the pedal with the car still in the air or in the driveway (step 7 of 8 from "Brake Pad Replacement").
Engine off, pump until the pedal is firm. Check the master cylinder level — it rises when pistons retract for new pads, then settles. Do not overfill.
A soft pedal means air, a leak, or you did not pump enough. Do not drive into traffic to 'test it'.
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