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Reverse Fluid Injection - RFI
Problem: Low activating brakes and spongy brake pedalCause: Air trapped in hydraulic system Solution: RFI is a patented process from Phoenix Systems. The Phoenix Injector has been designed to perform...
Reverse Fluid Injection - RFI
Problem: Low activating brakes and spongy brake pedalCause: Air trapped in hydraulic system Solution: RFI is a patented process from Phoenix Systems. The Phoenix Injector has been designed to perform...
Brake Fluid Flush Pointers
Problem: Leaving old fluid in master cylinder no-pressure chambers during pressure or vacuum bleedingCause: When performing pressure or vacuum bleeding the fluid flow created by the bleeding process leaves the...
Brake Fluid Flush Pointers
Problem: Leaving old fluid in master cylinder no-pressure chambers during pressure or vacuum bleedingCause: When performing pressure or vacuum bleeding the fluid flow created by the bleeding process leaves the...
Preventing Master Cylinder from Running Dry
Problem: Master cylinder running dry during extensive hydraulic service.Cause: When performing brake line or upper system component replacement the brake fluid will drain out of the system due to the...
Preventing Master Cylinder from Running Dry
Problem: Master cylinder running dry during extensive hydraulic service.Cause: When performing brake line or upper system component replacement the brake fluid will drain out of the system due to the...
Bleed & Flush Intervals and Brake Fluid Testing
Problem: Determining the proper interval to perform a bleed and flushCause: Domestic OEMs do not endorse periodic bleed and flush on their vehicles.Solution: The approach to take when determining if...
Bleed & Flush Intervals and Brake Fluid Testing
Problem: Determining the proper interval to perform a bleed and flushCause: Domestic OEMs do not endorse periodic bleed and flush on their vehicles.Solution: The approach to take when determining if...
Checking for Air in Open Reservoir Systems
Problem: Spongy brake pedalCause: While there are many causes of a spongy brake pedal, air in the hydraulic system is one of the most common. If there is air anywhere...
Checking for Air in Open Reservoir Systems
Problem: Spongy brake pedalCause: While there are many causes of a spongy brake pedal, air in the hydraulic system is one of the most common. If there is air anywhere...
Preventing Master Cylinder Damage During Service
Problem: "No pedal" condition after brake pad replacement or foot bleeding a vehicleCause: The primary cup seals operate in a small area in the master cylinder bore. The area where...
Preventing Master Cylinder Damage During Service
Problem: "No pedal" condition after brake pad replacement or foot bleeding a vehicleCause: The primary cup seals operate in a small area in the master cylinder bore. The area where...
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