Problem With Brakes
05-30-2006, 01:31 PM
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I just changed my rear caliper because it was rusted and seized up. I turned the car on and the ebrake light comes on and I have no tension in my brake pedal. I pumped it about 5-10 times thinking it would build up, which it does, but after I let it sit for about 10 seconds it goes back to nothing again.
Was there something I forgot to do?
(To get the new caliper on I disconnected the fluid line, opened the bleeder, and tapped the piston down with a hammer.)
Was there something I forgot to do?
(To get the new caliper on I disconnected the fluid line, opened the bleeder, and tapped the piston down with a hammer.)
05-30-2006, 01:37 PM
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When you say "bleed the system" does that mean ...
open bleeder
pump brakes
close bleeder
I did that .. but I think I may have had the brake fluid line disconnected, lol. I just remember seeing it disconnected right before I hooked everything back up again and I was like wtf..I was hoping that there might be something else I did wrong that would be easier to fix than taking everything apart again. Guess I'll go try to bleed it with the brake line connected now. LOL.
open bleeder
pump brakes
close bleeder
I did that .. but I think I may have had the brake fluid line disconnected, lol. I just remember seeing it disconnected right before I hooked everything back up again and I was like wtf..I was hoping that there might be something else I did wrong that would be easier to fix than taking everything apart again. Guess I'll go try to bleed it with the brake line connected now. LOL.
05-30-2006, 01:43 PM
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Um, yes.
LOL looks to me you are having some serious troubles recently. I'm not sure if your rushing things or what not but just take your time.
Also make sure there are no bubbles at all for each line. Follow webtech bleeding instructions.
LOL looks to me you are having some serious troubles recently. I'm not sure if your rushing things or what not but just take your time.
Also make sure there are no bubbles at all for each line. Follow webtech bleeding instructions.
05-30-2006, 03:28 PM
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I dunno I can't seem to get all the air out I've been pumping, tightening bleeder, pumping, loosening bleeder, repeat. for about 15 mins now and can't seem to get much fluid going through, it just spits a little bit each time..
and i don't know, I've had things shipped to me in worse conditions before. LOL.
and i don't know, I've had things shipped to me in worse conditions before. LOL.