Why is there air in my brake lines?
Is your brake pedal feeling a little spongy lately? Is your brake pedal going to the floor while you sit at a red light or when you’re braking at low speeds? If so, chances are you have air in your brake lines. A hydraulic braking system, like the one found in most cars and trucks, relies on brake fluid for pressure. The whole system springs into action the moment you step on the brake pedal. But have you ever wondered why your brake fluid level gradually decreases over time? The fluid isn’t magically disappearing. In fact, there’s actually a perfectly practical explanation for this phenomenon. As your brake pads wear thinner and thinner over several thousand of miles of use, the distance your brake pads need to travel to make contact with your rotors increases. The hydraulic pistons within the brake calipers
