2001 Dodge Durango my brakes

2001 DODGE DURANGO
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KCBBDAD
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2001 Dodge Durango V8 Four Wheel Drive Automatic
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i just put on new brakes pads and bled the lines but my peddle is real spongy, no matter how many times i bleed them. when ignition is off they are firm but when i start it they go to the floor
Aug 27, 2008 at 10:56 AM
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BMRFIXIT
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No need for brake bleeding with pads change
but since u opened the hydraulic system
u need to get the air out
put brake paddle about 5 times and hold down helper open the bleeder let the air out
repeat until no air left in the line
check brake fluid often
Aug 29, 2008 at 9:46 PM
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