How can a person check for a leak in hydraulic brakes?

Question

Check hydraulic brakes by pumping the brake pedal three times before applying firm pressure to the pedal for five seconds. The pedal should not move. If it does, there may be a leak or some other problem in the braking system.

Accepted Answer

Pump the brake pedal three times and hold the pedal for five seconds. If the pedal moves, there may be a problem.

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Push the brake pedal down as far as possible and let go. If the brake pedal returns to its normal position, there may be a problem.

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Push the brake pedal down as far as possible and let go. If the brake makes a squeak, there may be a problem.

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Remove the rear wheel and listen for a noise when the brake pedal is depressed.