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Old May 12, 2007 | 05:49 PM
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REAR brake fluid was completely drained when removing rear caliper,my mistake.I filled ressy & following intructions in manual but fluid level wont go down & will not go through.Im getting little air&dribble out of valve but not much.I think i pumped & released 200 times.
 
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Old May 12, 2007 | 07:13 PM
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Run me through what you're doing. Following the manual should work perfectly. Are you holdingpressure onthe pedal when you open the bleeder?Your brake work previously, right? Are you installing the same brake or a new one?
 
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its the stock brake,i installed new rims and when tearing down i pulled one of main bolts out and fluid drained out,i didnt know i did not have to remove any bolts,just the axle.when i press brake in and open valve and then close then release brake im getting no pressure and very little air or fluid...thanx
 
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Pump the pedal several times to build pressure, hold the pedal down, and open the bleeder. The pedal will depress fully. Close the bleeder, release pressure on the pedal, then repeat.
 
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