My brakes feel a little soft when I apply them

2005 HONDA ACCORD
35,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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FIREDOG6204
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My brakes feel a little soft when i apply them. I know I need to bleed them but do i need a scanning tool to do that?
Dec 21, 2008 at 9:32 PM
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DAVE H
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Brake System Bleeding NOTE:Do not reuse the drained fluid. Use only clean Honda DOT 3 Brake Fluid from an unopened container. Using a non-Honda brake fluid can cause corrosion and shorten the life of the system. Do not mix different brands of brake fluid; they may not be compatible. Make sure no dirt or other foreign matter is allowed to contaminate the brake fluid. Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle, it may damage the paint; if brake fluid does contact the paint, wash it off immediately with water. The reservoir on the master cylinder must be at the MAX (upper) level mark at the start of the bleeding procedure and checked after bleeding each brake caliper. Add fluid as required. Make sure the brake fluid level in the reservoir is at the MAX (upper) level line (A). Attach a length of clear drain tube to the bleed screw. Have someone slowly pump the brake pedal several times, then apply steady pressure. Starting at the left-front, loosen the brake bleed screw to allow air to escape from the system. Then tighten the bleed screw securely. Repeat the procedure for each wheel in the sequence shown below until air bubbles no longer appear in the fluid. BLEEDING SEQUENCE: Fig. 12: Bleeding Brake In Sequence Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.


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