2003 Ford Falcon SOFT BRAKES

2003 FORD FALCON
130,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ANDREW RASMUSSEN
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hi,
I just replaced my front brake pads and now the brake pedal seems much softer. They are working ok, but don't feel the same as before. Would bleeding the line fix this?
Apr 25, 2009 at 2:37 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

flush out the old brake fluid and bleed system, one question, what brand & type of pad did you fit?

mark (mhpautos)
Apr 25, 2009 at 2:45 AM
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ANDREW RASMUSSEN
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Thanks Mark. The brand of pad is " Calibre" DB 1473CA. I'll flush and bleed the lines and let you know how i get on . cheers. Andrew
Apr 26, 2009 at 4:59 AM
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