Finally The Answer to my Brake Issues
 

Been having brake issues since day 1...at time the pedal goes to the
floor, the brakes grab the right side harder. All in all it made
driving a true adventure. Having to pump the brakes really kept me on
my toes literally.

My 1st try @ was Bob Summerall Tire where they bled the system and
described how "nasty" the fluid was...when the problem wasn't fixed
they bled them again to no avail.

They wanted $175 to replace the Master w/a rebuid, well over $200 for e
new Master.

Anyway I pulled the Master off today and discovered a leak @ the brake
booster and what could only be descibed as sludge at the bottom of the
Master. We removed one line and blew air through it and found lots of
"bits" of sediment.

Anyway this Monday the whole brake system gets redone...master, pads &
lines.

Quick question: Since I am overhauling the system can I switch to
synthetic brake fluid?

Re: Finally The Answer to my Brake Issues
 

Can you go synthetic? Are you meaning DOT 5?
Yes, after you make sure that every bit of the original DOT 3 is gone. This
usually means that EVERY original piece is replaced.

On the other hand you can use synthetic DOT 4 which is compatible with DOT 3
although you do want to flush all the DOT through the lines until the DOT 4
comes through nice and clear

The bits are probably the remains of the rubber boots and such.

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2002 Jeep WJ 4 Liter Automatic
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"Jack-Jack" <alpath@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message
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> Been having brake issues since day 1...at time the pedal goes to the
> floor, the brakes grab the right side harder. All in all it made
> driving a true adventure. Having to pump the brakes really kept me on
> my toes literally.
>
> My 1st try @ was Bob Summerall Tire where they bled the system and
> described how "nasty" the fluid was...when the problem wasn't fixed
> they bled them again to no avail.
>
> They wanted $175 to replace the Master w/a rebuid, well over $200 for e
> new Master.
>
> Anyway I pulled the Master off today and discovered a leak @ the brake
> booster and what could only be descibed as sludge at the bottom of the
> Master. We removed one line and blew air through it and found lots of
> "bits" of sediment.
>
> Anyway this Monday the whole brake system gets redone...master, pads &
> lines.
>
> Quick question: Since I am overhauling the system can I switch to
> synthetic brake fluid?
>

Re: Finally The Answer to my Brake Issues
 

Can you go synthetic? Are you meaning DOT 5?
Yes, after you make sure that every bit of the original DOT 3 is gone. This
usually means that EVERY original piece is replaced.

On the other hand you can use synthetic DOT 4 which is compatible with DOT 3
although you do want to flush all the DOT through the lines until the DOT 4
comes through nice and clear

The bits are probably the remains of the rubber boots and such.

--
Billy_Ray@SPAM.fuse.net (remove SPAM)
2002 Jeep WJ 4 Liter Automatic
Sharing is why we are all here....... or should be.
..
"Jack-Jack" <alpath@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message
news:1129907111.406369.104360@f14g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
> Been having brake issues since day 1...at time the pedal goes to the
> floor, the brakes grab the right side harder. All in all it made
> driving a true adventure. Having to pump the brakes really kept me on
> my toes literally.
>
> My 1st try @ was Bob Summerall Tire where they bled the system and
> described how "nasty" the fluid was...when the problem wasn't fixed
> they bled them again to no avail.
>
> They wanted $175 to replace the Master w/a rebuid, well over $200 for e
> new Master.
>
> Anyway I pulled the Master off today and discovered a leak @ the brake
> booster and what could only be descibed as sludge at the bottom of the
> Master. We removed one line and blew air through it and found lots of
> "bits" of sediment.
>
> Anyway this Monday the whole brake system gets redone...master, pads &
> lines.
>
> Quick question: Since I am overhauling the system can I switch to
> synthetic brake fluid?
>

Re: Finally The Answer to my Brake Issues
 

Can you go synthetic? Are you meaning DOT 5?
Yes, after you make sure that every bit of the original DOT 3 is gone. This
usually means that EVERY original piece is replaced.

On the other hand you can use synthetic DOT 4 which is compatible with DOT 3
although you do want to flush all the DOT through the lines until the DOT 4
comes through nice and clear

The bits are probably the remains of the rubber boots and such.

--
Billy_Ray@SPAM.fuse.net (remove SPAM)
2002 Jeep WJ 4 Liter Automatic
Sharing is why we are all here....... or should be.
..
"Jack-Jack" <alpath@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message
news:1129907111.406369.104360@f14g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
> Been having brake issues since day 1...at time the pedal goes to the
> floor, the brakes grab the right side harder. All in all it made
> driving a true adventure. Having to pump the brakes really kept me on
> my toes literally.
>
> My 1st try @ was Bob Summerall Tire where they bled the system and
> described how "nasty" the fluid was...when the problem wasn't fixed
> they bled them again to no avail.
>
> They wanted $175 to replace the Master w/a rebuid, well over $200 for e
> new Master.
>
> Anyway I pulled the Master off today and discovered a leak @ the brake
> booster and what could only be descibed as sludge at the bottom of the
> Master. We removed one line and blew air through it and found lots of
> "bits" of sediment.
>
> Anyway this Monday the whole brake system gets redone...master, pads &
> lines.
>
> Quick question: Since I am overhauling the system can I switch to
> synthetic brake fluid?
>

Re: Finally The Answer to my Brake Issues
 

When I rebuilt my entire system last, i went DOT 5. I didn't replace the
metal lines, and flushed them with alcohol and compressed air.
5 years, no problems.

--
Stupendous Man,
Defender of Freedom, Advocate of Liberty

Re: Finally The Answer to my Brake Issues
 

When I rebuilt my entire system last, i went DOT 5. I didn't replace the
metal lines, and flushed them with alcohol and compressed air.
5 years, no problems.

--
Stupendous Man,
Defender of Freedom, Advocate of Liberty

Re: Finally The Answer to my Brake Issues
 

When I rebuilt my entire system last, i went DOT 5. I didn't replace the
metal lines, and flushed them with alcohol and compressed air.
5 years, no problems.

--
Stupendous Man,
Defender of Freedom, Advocate of Liberty

Re: Finally The Answer to my Brake Issues
 

Is ther a wat to diagnos whether or not the brake booster needs
replaced?

Thanks

Re: Finally The Answer to my Brake Issues
 

Is ther a wat to diagnos whether or not the brake booster needs
replaced?

Thanks

Re: Finally The Answer to my Brake Issues
 

Is ther a wat to diagnos whether or not the brake booster needs
replaced?

Thanks