Honda Accord Forum - Honda Accord Enthusiast Forums

Honda Accord Forum - Honda Accord Enthusiast Forums (https://www.hondaaccordforum.com/forum/)
-   General Tech Help (https://www.hondaaccordforum.com/forum/general-tech-help-7/)
-   -   Changed master clyinder now brake pedal low (https://www.hondaaccordforum.com/forum/general-tech-help-7/changed-master-clyinder-now-brake-pedal-low-60301/)

PJ_STYLES_95AccordEx 10-29-2014 06:26 PM

Changed master clyinder now brake pedal low
 
I changed my master cylinder because the brake pedal kept slowly going to the floor. I bled the brakes and now the pedal does not slowly sink to the floor BUT the pedal is low to the floor but holds the brakes.

I did not bleed the master cylinder could that be why? I pressed the pedal a bunch of time so thought any air in the master cylinder would come out? Would I ever have to adjust the brake pedal rod because of the new master cylinder?

JimBlake 10-30-2014 11:41 AM

Honda makes a tool for the MC pushrod length. It basically takes the length of the pushrod & transfers that to the booster, so you can properly adjust the pushrod length before installing the MC.

Most people check the length carefully between the new & old MC & hope they are exactly the same. That's how it worked out for me when I changed a MC.

Pedal being low to the floor (but not sinking slowly) indicates there's still air in the system. Probably the air is in the MC because you didn't bench-bleed it. I've had that happen too (before I knew about bench-bleeding) and got around it by continuing to bleed the brakes again. The fluid was coming out clear at the wheels & FINALLY some air came out & then all was OK. Buying more fluid was easier than R&R the MC again.

turbofrank 11-02-2014 08:45 AM

You need to bench bleed master cyl no getting around it.


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:55 AM.


© 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands