Re-did front brakes, now rear is grabbing, and question on fluid flush
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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.
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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Re: Re-did front brakes, now rear is grabbing, and question on fluid flush
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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From: Tenino, Washington
Car: 89 f-bird and some others
Engine: 3.4
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.42
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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