Date:         Sat, 21 Jul 2012 22:50:24 -0700
Reply-To:     Ben T <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Ben T <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: brakes "were adjusted"
Comments: To: Gabriel Hourtouat <ghourtouat@GMAIL.COM>
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Sponginess is often caused by air I'm the system. Brake fluid cannot be compressed and gives a firm feel. Air does compress causing the spongy feel. Bleeding the air out of the system should solve that problem unless you have other issues. For example, a bad brake master cylinder.


BenT

sent from my electronic leash

On Jul 21, 2012, at 10:37 PM, Gabriel Hourtouat <ghourtouat@GMAIL.COM> wrote:

> When I test drove my van, prior to purchase, the brakes felt a bit
> spongy.  I offered to buy the van on condition that the brakes needed
> to be repaired prior to purchase.
> 
> PO told me that they went to their mechanic and had the brakes adjusted.
> 
> Brakes felt somewhat better to me.
> 
> Question: Did someone put some sawdust in my brakes, or the
> equivalent, or, is there an adjustment that can be made to fix certain
> causes of brake sponginess?
> 
> Or is it likely that nothing was done; and that the change was purely
> because I wanted it to feel better?
> 
> Gab