I changed my brake pads on my 2003 Jag xtype 2.5 now the brake pedal goes to the floor with little resistance I check the brake fluid level How do I fix the problem?
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First, check your brake fluid levels, if it is low then that enplanes your problem. Also, when was the last time you had the brakes changed? if the are worn down, then this will also cause a low fluid level. if the brakes are fine and the fluid level is good and you still have the same issue, then your problem is probably your master cylinder. Brake boosters hardly ever go bad.
-Fix the leaking.
-Top brake fluid to " Full" level.
-Break again. (Recommend all 4 sides)
-Refill the reservoir to full level. You should be good to go.
WHEN FINISH REPLACING BRAKE PADS.MAKE SURE MASTER CYLINDER COVER ON FLUID LEVEL OKAY.YOU PUMP BRAKE PEDAL UNTIL BRAKE PEDAL GET FIRM HARD.IF BRAKE PEDAL KEEP GOING TO THE FLOOR YOU HAVE AIR IN THE HYDRALIC BRAKE SYSTEM.BRAKE SYSTEM NEED BLEEDING.DONT DRIVE VECHICLE IF BRAKE PEDAL FEEL SPONGY OR GO TO FLOOR.
Does the clutch pedal offer any resistance? The clutch and brake system use the same reservoir, there is a hose coming out from the side of the reservoir that goes over to the clutch master cylinder. Sometimes the brake fluid level goes low as brake pads wear and lowers the fluid level too low to work the clutch. On the front side of the transmission, is a clutch slave cylinder, check it for leaks, if it leaks replace it. Hope this helps, let me know.
You have air in the brake system and you will have to bleed the brakes.This will take time but if you keep your eye on the fluid level and then open the bleeder screw on one caliper at a time and let about 1 to 2 cups of fluid come out of each side you should get the air out of the system to regain your brakes.
It take a few full brake application for the brakes pads to adjust there self and check the brake fluid level. Top off as needed with DOT 3 and be safe.
This is normal and you need to keep pumping the brakes till they reset there self. Once the brake peddle have reset there self and is firm, check the brake fluid level again and add brake fluid if low. After brakes have reset there self, go for a test drive around the block and check the parking brakes. Good luck.
Check the pads/rotors to see if they need to be replaced.
Check the brake fluid level. If low it could mean the pads/rotors need to be replaced. If replacing also replace the brake fluid.
Two years probably means you need a brake job.
Otherwise you may have air in the brake lines which you can bleed off.
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