Coachmen Mirada 2004 Brake Question ?
Hey all. We had our RV in storage for too long without driving it. When we decided to move back in, on the first test run, the brakes seemed very mushy. We got it landed safely and then went bac...
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garyemunson wrote:
First VERY IMPORTANT thing to do is bleed/flush the brake lines thoroughly with fresh brake fluid. Critical to do that to get rid of moisture that finds it's way into a brake system when it sits. Standard brake fluid is designed to absorb moisture to protect the metal parts but it will eventually get saturated and that is why brake fluid should be flushed on a regular basis.
While I totally agree with the need to have fresh/non-hydrated brake fluid, the OP is not showing signs of old fluid.
Old/hydrated brake fluid will surely FADE after one or two stops, as temperatures in the calipers exceed the boiling point of the bad brake fluid.
But, even old brake fluid will not be mushy on the first stop.
To the OP: You need someone familiar with your braking system (probably Ford??) to check it. Master cylinder is one of the likely suspects.
