Ford fiesta 2006 - Brake fluid went just below minimum

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Sun 4 Jul 2021 13:43
Ford fiesta 2006 - Brake fluid went just below minimum - Fiesta1234

Hi, I recently changed the front calipers on my fiesta and used the 2 person bleeding method. The fluid level accidently dropped below minimum very slightly. I topped it back up and carried on bleeding. Will this have caused air too go into the master cylinder or the abs module?

Thank you

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Sun 4 Jul 2021 14:13
Ford fiesta 2006 - Brake fluid went just below minimum - elekie&a/c doctor
Unlikely.
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Sun 4 Jul 2021 14:15
Ford fiesta 2006 - Brake fluid went just below minimum - Fiesta1234

That's alright then. The pedal feels alright although the pads need changing as they don't have much bite anymore. If I'm moving very slowly, I barely have the press the brake pedal too get the car too stop so there isn't a massive dead zone or anything.

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Mon 5 Jul 2021 10:10
Ford fiesta 2006 - Brake fluid went just below minimum - edlithgow

Pad quality shouldn't really change with wear until they either (a) get contaminated or (b) reach the steel backing plate.

Enema syringe is a good cheap one-man brake flushing device which gives complete control.

Edited by edlithgow on 05/07/2021 at 10:19

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