Where does the break pedal go on a Chevy Impala?

I have a 2012 Chevy Impala. I just changed out the rear break pads and now the break pedal goes all the way to the floor. So I went ahead and bleed the rear brakes just to make sure that no air was in the line.

Are there any breaks in the back of an Impala?

At the current moment I have no breaks except for the emergency brakes. I was wondering if anyone else has had to replace the proportioning valve in an Impala? Plus shouldn’t I at least have power to the front breaks if the back breaks go out? Thanks in advance for any help.

Where can I get a brake expert for my Impala?

If that don’t do it, you have to get to a brake expert somewhere to bleed all the connections starting at the master cylinder from the highest down. It is hard to find a brake expert these days.

Why does the brake pedal go all the way to the floor?

But on the ’12’ impala I did notice that the piston has to be screwed back down with the tool vs being able to use the good ole ‘C’ Clamp. After I put on the brake pads I noticed that the pedal was not as stiff as it used to be, it was spongy.

What to do when your Impala breaks all the way?

Sorry for the stupid questions, but sometimes it’s the simple things! get the rear end up in the air on a slanted driveway or ramps. pump the brakes a few times and let it sit for 10 minutes. then try bleeding again. air bubbles suspended in a liquid likes to go up. you should have been able to change pads without disturbing the brake fluid though.

How do you replace brake pads on an Impala?

Jack up the car, take off the wheels, take out one of the brake pad bolts, swing the caliper open and replace the pads. But on the ’12’ impala I did notice that the piston has to be screwed back down with the tool vs being able to use the good ole ‘C’ Clamp.

Why is there no brake pedal on my new car?

A “no brake pedal” condition can be encountered after a new master cylinder is installed, leading the technician to believe that the master cylinder is defective. This is likely not the case; the condition can be caused by the piston sticking in bore of the master cylinder during the bleeding process when the brake system is manually bled.

Why does my Impala have blue brake fluid?

ATE super blue brake fluid is dyed blue just for this purpose. But the thing is that he had this issue even before he tried bleeding the brakes (just changed the pads). He only tried bleeding the brakes because of the issue. Click to expand… looks like from first post that the trouble began AFTER changing brake pads.

What to do when your brake pedal is near the floor?

At this time air can be pulled into the system in small quantities which causes the brake pedal to be near the floor. Bleed the brake system while checking for air in the form of bubbles being released from the bleeder screws and replace the brake components which air is observed from.

What happens when the brake pedal goes to the floor?

Brake Lines, Brake Calipers Check: The first thought that comes to anyone’s mind when the brake pedal goes to the floor when engine running, is that there is a leakage in any of the brake lines outflows the pressure in the brake system. The first thing you require is to check the brake fluid level. If it is full capacity, then there is no leak.

What causes a brake caliper to go to the floor?

If the backside of the tire is wet with fluid either you have a brake caliper that is leaking and must be replaced or a wheel cylinder that has gone bad and needs replacing. Both of these problems allow a fluid leak through their brake fluid seals.

Where does the break pedal go on a Chevy Impala?