Re: Spongy 97 Status Brakes

Sep 01, 2003 3 Replies

I would think there is air in the system.


Just finished replacing pads and shoes on the wifes 97 Stratus.
> One rear wheel cylinder was leaking and I replaced it. I hoped
> the brakes wouldn't be so spongy after replacing all the pads
> and thoroughly bleeding the system. I imagine I must have replaced
> all the fluid in the system.
>
> Any ideas why it would still be spongy? My son said there is
> a slight swoosh sound when he presses on the brakes that he
> doesn't recall hearing before. I think he just doesn't usually
> drive it with the air and stereo off.
>
> Thanks,
> Paul
>

Is there someplace that I should be bleeding other than the four wheel cylinders? I put the better part of 4 pints of fluid through the system while bleeding the system. Only got a few bubbles from the wheel cylinder I replaced. Is it possible the self adjusting rear drums aren't self adjusting? Any way to check this?

Paul

Brayt> I would think there is air in the system.

Does it have ABS?

Ted

Yes.

Paul

Ted Mittelstaedt wrote:

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