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Reverse Fluid Injection - RFI

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

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

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

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

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

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...