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Bleeding Brakes - 5/14/2006 11:39:03 AM

ictponder

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I changed my brakes and everything went fine, until I went to bleed them. Although, they actually bled ok, my brake pedal has almost no pressure. I tried bleeding it 2 different ways (gravity, and with someone helping) both proved futile. I know there are NO air bubbles in the lines and the brakes are hooked up fine as well. The only thing I can think of is that there are two types of fluid mixed in there. I put in dot 3 cause I didn't know what type was in there before. It's just a basic brake system, no ABS. Am I supposed to flush the valves on the Master Cylinder before bleeding the other valves. Should I completely flush the entire system to get rid of the fluid mixture and start over? I need some help cause my brakes suck now.

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RE: Bleeding Brakes - 5/15/2006 8:18:59 AM

05Wishitwasanevo

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First off if you are just changing pads and rotors you can get by with never having to bleed them but since you did i would say yes flush the system or double fluid levels are right and that they are bled right next time if you use a clamp to slowly push brake caliper in you dont have to bleed them hope everything works

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RE: Bleeding Brakes - 5/16/2006 11:20:34 PM

Evil1993Eagle

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Start from the farthest away from the master and work your way up. As for the abs and "valves" i dont think you'll have to worry abt that. The car should have came w/ dot 3 already so adding dot 3 you will be alright. Let us know if you have any problems still?

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