Brakes pedal feels soft

[DRM500RUBYZR-1]

Originally Posted by 32valvesftw

The first thing I would do is replace the brake fluid. I like DOT 5.1 and run it all my cars. If you dont have stainless lines your lines may be aging and getting squishy.

replace rubber hoses;
flush;
fill.

Easy and inexpensive.

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Marty

[lfalzarano]

Originally Posted by DRM500RUBYZR-1

replace rubber hoses;

flush;

fill.



Easy and inexpensive.



Evaluate and update us.



Marty

Marty, do they make stainless steel ones for our cars or should I stick to the original rubber ones?


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[Paul Workman]

Originally Posted by DRM500RUBYZR-1

replace rubber hoses;
flush;
fill.

Easy and inexpensive.

Evaluate and update us.

Marty

DOT 3 fluid absorbs water which in itself will cause the fluid to turn dark, along with deteriorating rubber seals too will result in darkening. And, of course AIR in the system results in spongy brake pedal and (in severe cases) cause the calipers to drag. So, I agree w/ Marty 100%: REPLACE the hoses, FLUSH, and FILL. (I'm using DOT-3 fluid and check it and replace it annually. No problems with peddle firmness or braking w/ my J55 (stock) calipers.)

[DRM500RUBYZR-1]

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stainless are near forever; rubber will need to be done again.

same labor, so go with stainless!


Marty