2001 Mercury Sable Repair Question
Topics covered: Brakes, Brake fluid, Engine.
Mileage: 80,000 miles.
Mileage: 80,000 miles.
Asked on September 30, 2011
Brakes
My 2001 sable pass rear brakes when bleeding continuely have air
the master cylinder after the brakes are pressed 10 times starts smoking with vapor and the fluid is foamy with air
have use over 2 qts of brake fluid trying to flush
have replaced the wheel cylinder
the master cylinder after the brakes are pressed 10 times starts smoking with vapor and the fluid is foamy with air
have use over 2 qts of brake fluid trying to flush
have replaced the wheel cylinder
Asked by mailman008Answer
Replied on September 30, 2011
try a power bleeder first. your master may be going bad as well. you can rent those at most rent it shops.
Replied on September 30, 2011
Replace the master cylinder. With the engine running, loosen the master cylinder from the booster and listen for air escaping. If heard, also replace the booster.
