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Just got new front brake pads and rotors on 1995 blazer. When braking, there is an ''air-like'' sound....pssssssh, when you push down on the brake. Needs further bleeding? Should we take back to mechanic? Please advise and thanks!

  • kmp5 Dec 08, 2009

    Yes, the pedal goes all the way down. It seemed fine the first couple of days, but then it has this "hesitation" when pushing down on the brake pedal and the air-like sound.

  • kmp5 Dec 08, 2009

    Is it safe to drive like this in the snow? Please advise. Thanks!

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It depends here...if the pedal goes all the way down when you brake then it will need further bleeding.Now it also depends if there is enough pressure from the master cylinder.

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