2011-2012 Ford Focus soft brake pedal repair- I have the answer.

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2011-2012 Ford Focus soft brake pedal repair- I have the answer.
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@DDubief 7 ай бұрын

Literrally just died on me while driving. Drove about 5 miles then noticed it started to get to the floor on the first pump but held pressure if I stopped and pumped. Had me thinking I lost a pad or something to justify the bleeding you described to a T. Thank you for this video, helped me out 2yrs after you posted. Now I can get a replacement and be less concerned about a crazy expensive purchase.

@stevestv3852 7 ай бұрын

I'm glad the video was helpful and thank you for watching and subscribing. Good luck.

@patrickphippspa584 2 жыл бұрын

Always informative and a sneak peek at the '53 van doesn't hurt a guy! Love it.

@hestonbriant1969 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve! Been trying to solve this puzzle for a long time.

@stevestv3852 Жыл бұрын

Awesome that is great to hear, glad we could help. Please subscribe so you won't miss any future videos.

@VworksArt 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the info!

@stevestv3852 2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome and good luck

@billysweet1903 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the information

@stevestv3852 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Billy, hope it goes well with your repair.

@fja4916 2 жыл бұрын

I wish I found this sooner. Been to at least six different shops and out over 2k with issue still happening. I can’t imagine what a shop would cost for this repair. Dealership(s) were zero help.

@stevestv3852 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to be of some help, it's a little tricky to do the repair, but it can be done and you're right about repair shop cost. Hope you can get it done. Brakes work perfect after this repair is done.

@The911nut 5 ай бұрын

Thanks, the pump is hard to source. Found on eBay, worked well for about 3-4 year, now pedal back down to floor. All else new. ABS activates just fine but not a situation for short legs. Great video and hidden gem of information for finding the real pedal fade problem.

@stevestv3852 5 ай бұрын

Perfect, I'm glad it helped and thanks for watching. please like and subscribe.

@markruth7786 4 ай бұрын

Not hard to find on eBay at all.

@weskirkland5850 Жыл бұрын

You got a sub homie! Great stuff!

@stevestv3852 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Glad you enjoyed the video.

@camross8103 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video... now to find out where I can get just the pump!

@stevestv3852 Жыл бұрын

I found it on Ebay and it was Guaranteed. Look for salvage yards.

@markruth7786 4 ай бұрын

This was very helpful. I swapped out the pump today and it seems to be working better now. Having said that: how did you figure this out while not knowing that you'd need to bleed the brakes after performing a repair that obviously would require the brake system to be bled???

@stevestv3852 4 ай бұрын

Oversight, but not a deal breaker. Thanks for watching and please like and subscribe

@stevestv3852 6 ай бұрын

I'd say it is in the ABS pump, it's not releasing the fluid. Thanks for watching.

@guppylove7200 3 ай бұрын

With the abs pump and module removed on the push start model. steering lock has engaged is this normal when abs unit is removed from the vehicle? Thanks fellas

@stevestv3852 3 ай бұрын

In all honesty, I'm not sure, Anyone out there know about Push button start symptom?

@guppylove7200 3 ай бұрын

@@stevestv3852 got the abs pump and mod back on turns out it does lock the steering on the push starts, safety I guess

@rjones5578 Жыл бұрын

What is a good source for the pump? All I see is the dealer or the used market.

@stevestv3852 Жыл бұрын

I was unable at the time to find a new one , unless from the dealer. So, I ordered a used one on good ol" Ebay. I was lucky to find a good dealer who guarrenteed it to operate properly with a 30 day warrantee. It has been over a year since I installed the used pump and it has been just fine ( Knock wood) If you want I'll look up the auto recycling yard I bought it from. Good luck on your repair.

@ghostsparta13 13 күн бұрын

I have a 2016 with a pedal with a similar problem, it hasn't been the end of the world but i just changed my breaks, rotors, and rear calipers and it seems way more noticeable now😂 Do you think even though this is advice for earlier years do you think this might work for me too?

@stevestv3852 13 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching, and yes your vehicle would fall into the same category. If your pedal is doing the same thing, then this should solve it.

@joshuag2522 Жыл бұрын

Dear god, can’t believe I didn’t think of this. Is it in the same location for a 2011 fiesta?

@stevestv3852 Жыл бұрын

Yes I do believe it is, Good luck and thank you for tuning in.

@jacobrzeszewski6527 6 ай бұрын

I kinda have the opposite problem. When I tried flushing my brake fluid, I couldn't get any fluid to come out. Does the ABS module have anything to do with it. I did have the battery disconnected.

@The911nut 5 ай бұрын

found needed the car to be running to bleed properly.

@markruth7786 4 ай бұрын

@@The911nutthe car should not be running while bleeding.

@SamVieiraGuitar Жыл бұрын

Does the abs still works even if one of the solenoids is stuck open?

@stevestv3852 Жыл бұрын

Yes, you will still have ABS and brakes, but the peddle will be soft and slip some before the brakes take hold. A bit of a problem if you need to "Jack" on your brakes..... still operable but not the safest.

@SamVieiraGuitar Жыл бұрын

@@stevestv3852 I also have hill assist and traction control working fine... I replaced the abs module with a used one.. and the symptoms are the same and nothing has changed... is it possible that I picked up another bad abs module? Thanks for quick reply.

@stevestv3852 Жыл бұрын

@@SamVieiraGuitar If you have changed the ABS module, then that is not what needed replacement ..... you need to change the ABS pump, which is connected to the module. you will see this explained in beginning of video. also if it was the pump you changed then you need to bleed brakes once you have installed the replacement pump and full pedal will return. if not and the pump was used then chances are 50/50 it could be bad also.

@SamVieiraGuitar Жыл бұрын

@@stevestv3852 sorry need explaining,I replaced the whole abs unit, and yes, did a lot of bleeding with the diagnostic tool and nothing changed. Thanks man, like you said im ready to set my car on fire hahaha

@The911nut 5 ай бұрын

yes, ABS still comes on, but pedal almost to floor

@johnnybravo7490 Жыл бұрын

I have a similar problem. I've just bled the brakes and it stops the car but feels sloppy. the pedal continues to travel when fully compressed.

@stevestv3852 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching the video, I hope this information helps you. Chances are 99% that this is your problem. contact me if you have any questions. Also please subscribe to Steve's TV