Brake Tips Blog by Category
Brake Tips Blog
Pulse Generation
Problem: Removing trapped airCause: Air bubbles have a tendency to "stick" to the various internal components. This trapped air can cause a low, spongy brake pedal.Solution: Apply Pulse Generation to...
Pulse Generation
Problem: Removing trapped airCause: Air bubbles have a tendency to "stick" to the various internal components. This trapped air can cause a low, spongy brake pedal.Solution: Apply Pulse Generation to...
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...
- Choosing a selection results in a full page refresh.
- Opens in a new window.