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spotty
09-09-2013, 06:54 PM
Hi,
On both my TJ and TF the brake height is about 130mm and 140mm where it should be >165mm.
Also on both cars, with the engine running I can push the brake pedal all the way to the end.
I can't find anything wrong and have bled the brakes on the TJ with no change.
I have tried pumping the brake, pressing them quickly, pressing them gently for a while ... all behave normally.
It has enough braking to stop abruptly, haven't tried to lock the wheels yet.
Is this normal? I have never had a car before where I could press the pedal to the end unless there was a problem, but this doesn't have any other symptoms. All I can think of doing is overhauling the master cylinder.
Thanks

TJ 2000 3.0L auto wagon executive
TF 1998 3.0L auto sedan solara

MadMax
09-09-2013, 06:58 PM
Not normal. How are you bleeding them?
Air in the system or an internal leak in the master cylinder. No leaks on the calipers visible, I assume?

jimbo
10-09-2013, 04:04 PM
I've noticed on a few cars that if you are idling and push hard on the pedal it will sink all the way down. Never had a problem with braking. Prehaps you could go out to quiet area and try a few hard stops to see if they are working.

HaydenVRX
10-09-2013, 08:49 PM
Presume its the pedal and not the braking system

Ziek
11-09-2013, 06:09 AM
might be a leak in the brake booster, try turning the ignition off and see if it does the same thing.

spotty
11-09-2013, 07:15 PM
Not normal. How are you bleeding them?
Air in the system or an internal leak in the master cylinder. No leaks on the calipers visible, I assume?
No visible leaks. Bled with a hose and bottle flushed with new fluid, should be good - didn't notice any difference afterwards :(

spotty
11-09-2013, 07:17 PM
might be a leak in the brake booster, try turning the ignition off and see if it does the same thing.
Cant press it to the end with the engine off - it doesn't seem to be the classic small leak in the master cylinder.