Do I need to put some block under the pedal when bleeding the brake? - Taurus Car Club of America : Ford Taurus Forum

messicafancy508 · 01-16-2013, 03:48 PM

Hello,

After changing the brake pad, I need to bleed the brake fluid.

When I press the pedal with foot, should I insert some block under the pedal so that it doesn't go all the way to the floor?

Thank you

mjhpadi · 01-16-2013, 03:51 PM

No when you bleed the brakes there needs to be pressure on the brake pedal, open the bleed screw, allow the brake pedal to go all the way to the floor, close the screw, pump up brakes and do it again, until all the air is out of the system.

behlinla · 01-16-2013, 03:55 PM

Yes, that would save your master cylinder. The block should allow the pedal to go no further than you can push it normally.

Automender12345 · 01-16-2013, 06:26 PM

Why are you bleeding the brakes when you just changed the pads. you only do that if you open the hydraulic system up. If you just want to firm up the brakes before you start the engine press the padel a few time so the pads make contact with the rotor.

mjhpadi · 01-16-2013, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by behlinla

Yes, that would save your master cylinder. The block should allow the pedal to go no further than you can push it normally.

Oopss, I stand corrected...although I've never done it.....

01-16-2013, 03:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
messicafancy508 Junior Member Member Number: 52308 Join Date: Jan 2013 Chapter: Northeast Drives: Taurus 2000 Visit: My Garage Posts: 6 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 0	Do I need to put some block under the pedal when bleeding the brake? Hello, After changing the brake pad, I need to bleed the brake fluid. When I press the pedal with foot, should I insert some block under the pedal so that it doesn't go all the way to the floor? Thank you

01-16-2013, 03:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
mjhpadi Senior Member Member Number: 43818 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Central Pennsylvania Chapter: Northeast Drives: 2010 Taurus SHO Visit: My Garage Posts: 893 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 2	No when you bleed the brakes there needs to be pressure on the brake pedal, open the bleed screw, allow the brake pedal to go all the way to the floor, close the screw, pump up brakes and do it again, until all the air is out of the system. __________________ 2010 Ford Taurus SHO-Livernois 4+ Tune, Airaid CAI, Caliper Covers, Tinted Taillights, Tinted Headlights, LED Interior Lighting, LED Puddle Lamps and License Lights, SHO Hood Stripes, Rearranged Trunk Badging 2004 Ford Explorer Limited-Wife's Tow Vehicle 1999 Mercury Sable LS-Our "Beatermobile"

01-16-2013, 03:55 PM	#3 (permalink)
behlinla Technical Advisor Member Number: 14275 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Wisconsin Chapter: Midwest Drives: 2006 Taurus SEL Visit: My Garage Posts: 5,699 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 10	Yes, that would save your master cylinder. The block should allow the pedal to go no further than you can push it normally.

01-16-2013, 06:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
Automender12345 Senior Member Member Number: 25751 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: North Canton, Ohio Chapter: Northeast Drives: (2) 2001 Taurus and 2006 Taurus Visit: My Garage Posts: 530 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 4	Why are you bleeding the brakes when you just changed the pads. you only do that if you open the hydraulic system up. If you just want to firm up the brakes before you start the engine press the padel a few time so the pads make contact with the rotor.

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