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Old Oct 23, 2009 | 05:44 PM
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when i brake to a stop sometimes my car will start moving again with the brake all the way on and then i will have to pump the break pedal to get it to stop again. does that mean my brake fluid line is leaking?
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Old Oct 23, 2009 | 05:47 PM
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Means you have air in the brake system. Check the brake fluid level and then bleed your brakes.
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alright thanks. this sounds like a dumb question but im 16 and dont kow much about cars, but how to you "bleed" brakes
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Old Oct 23, 2009 | 05:48 PM
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I'll add to what Dan has....check the brake fluid level, if it'* low, fill it, test the brakes. if they are mushy, then bleed them. Check all lines for leaks.
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Check this out on bleeding brakes https://www.gmforum.com/t284851/
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ok thanks. im going to do that tomorrow
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Usually that is a sign of an internally bypassing master cylinder. Ive seen it many times.

Seems peculiar to GM.
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