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Old Jan 24, 2012 | 06:44 PM
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Re-did front brakes, now rear is grabbing, and question on fluid flush

Replaced front pads, calipers, lines, and had the rotors turned, because they were pulling, shaking, and not releasing instantly.

Now it seems like the rear brakes are grabbing when I come to a stop.

What's the best way to flush the fluid? Take the master cylinder cover off and drain at the bleeders? Or lower the master cyl level enough to clean it out if dirty, refill, and then bleed brakes normally until new looking stuff comes out?

I searched, and saw someone mention not draining master cyl completely.

I'll pick up some new rear lines, since they're probably just as old as the front were.
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Old Jan 24, 2012 | 08:13 PM
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Re: Re-did front brakes, now rear is grabbing, and question on fluid flush

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What's the best way to flush the fluid? Take the master cylinder cover off and drain at the bleeders? Or lower the master cyl level enough to clean it out if dirty, refill, and then bleed brakes normally until new looking stuff comes out?
thats about it. That will get a lot of the crap in the fluid, but not everything. If you let the reservoir run dry, you will have to remove the master and bench bleed it in order to get the air out, very hard to do in the car.
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Old Jan 25, 2012 | 02:12 AM
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Re: Re-did front brakes, now rear is grabbing, and question on fluid flush

Ah... thanks. I didn't realize completely what would happen if I drained the master completely.
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