jabez3 Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 I've got a 2000 Forester that I picked up last spring. I've pulled the wheels and looked at the breaks and even replaced the drums, but it just feels like it has soft brakes. Anybody have a simular feeling about thier subie?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbhrps Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 jabez3, The spongy feeling of the brake pedal could indicate that you have air in the brake lines that needs to be bled out. Its an easy procedure, inexpensive, and, since the car is 6 years old, it probably was due for a brake flush with new fluid anyway (usually every 3 years). If the brakes are still spongy afterwards, changing all 4 brake hoses (the ones from each caliper to the frame) from rubber to braided steel hoses will make a difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2X2KOB Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 Right, it's probably air. This is NOT normal. Bleeding isn't that difficult, keep at it until all the fluid is flushed. Info: http://www.stoptech.com/tech_info/wp_howto_bleedbrakes.shtml Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.