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Old Oct 19, 2011 | 5:39 AM
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I have a 2007 Tahoe which every year around this time I like to bleed and flush out the brake system. I use a pressure bleeder that works very nice. Well this year I decided to install new bleeders while I was in the process of bleeding the system. All went well until I applied the brake pedal which now I must apply a little more pressure than before and stopping is a little on the soft side. If I pump the brakes several times everything is fine but I need to perform this each time I come to a stop. Originally there was no air in the lines all I was doing was replacing old fluid.I checke outthecompleat system and I have no leaks. Does anyone have any suggestions?
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Last edited by Classical Glass; Oct 19, 2011 at 7:10 AM. Reason: added more info.
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Old Oct 19, 2011 | 6:07 PM
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sounds like a little air in the lines. there are other things. possibly brake pads gettin little worn, little thin, master cylinder beginning to leak internally.
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Old Oct 19, 2011 | 6:48 PM
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Yes, bleed them again. Did you start at the furthest wheel, rear passenger? You also might have to bleed the MC.
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Old Oct 19, 2011 | 10:10 PM
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Sounds like air in line for sure
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