| Author | Message | ||
     Jess Loban (Corovin1) New Member Username: Corovin1 Post Number: 1 Registered: 10-2003 |
Alright, Start off, I have a '95 Disco. I swapped out my passenger front caliper, and when I go to bleed the brakes, nada. its like the master cylinder isn’t sending the fluid. But it worked fine right before the swap. Should I manually fill the caliper? I’m not sure what to do. The brake pedal has hardly any back pressure, but it does have some. I thought alright maybe its the caliper, so I disconnected the line going into the caliper and had my buddy step on the brake, no fluid came out at all, the res. is topped off. I am getting desperate here!!! Let me know what you think. | ||
| Jess Loban (Corovin1) New Member Username: Corovin1 Post Number: 3 Registered: 10-2003 |
HELP HELP HELP!!! I need the truk for work!!! UGH... Sooo frusterated.... I would really appriciate any insight!!! -Jess | ||
| EricV (Bender2033) Senior Member Username: Bender2033 Post Number: 309 Registered: 08-2002 |
Sometimes the rubber flex hose can swell impeding fluid flow. It happened to my friends subaru. All we had to do was change out the $20 flex hose. | ||
| Jess Loban (Corovin1) New Member Username: Corovin1 Post Number: 4 Registered: 10-2003 |
Really? never thought of that, the computer is here in the garage, so I will check it out.. Thanks for the idea -Jess | ||
| Tbow (Tbow) Member Username: Tbow Post Number: 177 Registered: 12-2002 |
Jess. You either have a plug in the system or your brake bleeding technique is wrong. The proper way to bleed the system is to have your buddy pump the brakes then hold them while you release the bleeder. Then close the bleeder BEFORE he releases the pedal, this step is very important, otherwise you'll suck air back into the system. Repeat this until no more air is in the system. Tim | ||
| Bill Bettridge (Billb) Dweb Lounge Member Username: Billb Post Number: 1504 Registered: 02-2002 |
This may sound silly, but are you sure there is fluid in the MC? Bill | ||
| Jess Loban (Corovin1) New Member Username: Corovin1 Post Number: 7 Registered: 10-2003 |
I will try and perfect the technique, and I am sure there is fluid, but good call though, checked a few times!! yeah this is really a quandry, but perhaps it is in the technique, I believe we were removing the bleeder valve without the pedal pushed -Jess | ||
| Bill Bettridge (Billb) Dweb Lounge Member Username: Billb Post Number: 1512 Registered: 02-2002 |
You don't need to remove the bleed screw - just a turn or two will allow it to bleed. Like mentioned above - pump it and hold it - then undo the bleed screw a turn - tighten bleed screw again - release brake pedal. Repeat until no bubbles appear and you get a nice stream of clear fluid. Bill PS - put apiece of clear tubing on the nipple of the bleed screw - this allows you to look for bubble easily (assuming you get some fluid!) Also - make less mess - direct it into a can or bottle. Bill | ||
| Bill Ross (Billr) Member Username: Billr Post Number: 144 Registered: 11-2002 |
And just rember that ABS braking systems can be a real pain to bleed especially if you are using the "pump the pedal" method. I use a Mighty Vac and suck the fluid thru the caliper instead of trying to push it. In fact, most manuals dealing with ABS that I've ever seen suggest not using the pedal way of doing it. | ||
| Pugsly (Pugsly) Senior Member Username: Pugsly Post Number: 296 Registered: 11-2002 |
When I did my RR, there was a very specific procedure to follow to depressurize the ABS. ??? | ||
| Matt Moore (Mmoore) New Member Username: Mmoore Post Number: 30 Registered: 01-2004 |
Pump the brake pedal a bunch of times with the ignition off to depressurize the ABS | ||
| Jess Loban (Corovin1) New Member Username: Corovin1 Post Number: 8 Registered: 10-2003 |
I finally got it, thanks alot guys. Just took some time, patience, and my dad!! Take Care -Jess | ||
| Wicks (Wicks) Member Username: Wicks Post Number: 144 Registered: 03-2003 |
Did you have the reservoir cap still on? | ||
| Jess Loban (Corovin1) New Member Username: Corovin1 Post Number: 9 Registered: 10-2003 |
nope, it was that the caliper was bone dry, took longer than I thought to fill, plus I hadn't removed the negative to the battery, nor were we pumping the brake. got it all set, thanks all |
