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Old Nov 10, 2011 | 05:11 PM
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I finally fixed my brake line!
It was harder than it seemed. i took out the fuel line that goes to the chambers? and squeezed my hand through to remove the other end of the pipe that connects to the proportional value i think it is.

Now, my biggest concern is that my brake pedal is so spongy.
I mean the car doesn't start braking until 3-4 inches into it.
Lets say from the top of the pedal to the very bottom is about 12"., it will start braking after 4" into it. (dont think dirty now )

I put new brake fluid and bled the brakes 3x2. so pumped each side 3x then did it again. so i pumped all wheels 6x in total.
I checked for any possible leaks but there isn't any.
What could be the cause of this?

Also if i plan to bleed again, i'm wondering if i can mix honda with toyota's DOT3 fluids
 

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Old Nov 10, 2011 | 06:35 PM
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You didn't bleed enough. It can taek 5-10 bleeds per wheel in my experience to get all the air out. Try RR-LR-RF-LF sequence of bleeding (longest to shortest).

good luck
 
Old Nov 10, 2011 | 07:39 PM
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You didn't bleed enough. It can taek 5-10 bleeds per wheel in my experience to get all the air out. Try RR-LR-RF-LF sequence of bleeding (longest to shortest).

good luck
thanks
I was also told the same by a friend and another person from another site.
thanks again i will attempt this and post back probably saturday.

as for mixing honda with toyota dot 3. is it safe?
 
Old Nov 10, 2011 | 08:37 PM
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I'm sure there is still air in the brake system. Keep on bleeding the system and top it off with brake fluid.
 
Old Nov 10, 2011 | 09:24 PM
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should i bleed with the cap on or off? or it doesn't matter
 
Old Nov 10, 2011 | 10:36 PM
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Cap on and off doesn't matter. Make sure the reservoir level doesn't go empty, or you introduce more air into the system.

I would guess that dot 3 honda and toyota are compatible.
 
Old Nov 12, 2011 | 02:40 PM
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just wanted to update you guys that the brakes are finally stiff.

test drove the car after bleeding each wheel 6-8 times then bled them again 6-8times to get the stiffness i desired.

I went through 2 bottles in total.

Thanks for the help guys!
 
Old Nov 12, 2011 | 04:16 PM
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Good to hear. Thanks for posting your results.

good luck
 
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