How can you check 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 then apply firm pressure to the pedal for five seconds. The brake pedal should not move.

Answer

Pump the brake pedal three times then apply firm pressure to the pedal for five seconds. The brake pedal should move slowly toward the floor.

Answer

Pump the brake pedal three times then apply firm pressure to the pedal for five seconds. The brake pedal should slowly rise.