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kenversusryu · 05-04-2008, 11:48 PM

After I rebuilt my rear right caliper, I bled my lines. I also noticed that the rear lines are run along the passenger side and the split off point for the rear lines is actually in the rear passenger side.

I did this in this order,

rear pass
rear driver
front pass
front driver

I know in the FAQ its states rear driver, rear pass first. But the FSM states rear pass then rear driver. WHAT IS THE ABSOLUTE CORRECT ORDER???????

I have a s14 with no ABS

Before the brake job, it had an immediately grab feel. i can heel toe with ease. Now i don't get any feedback until i depress about 3 inches making heel toe that much harder because of the brake pedal travel.

What the hell did i do wrong? I've bled my brakes at least 4 times before using the rear pass side first with no probs. This is the first time i completely removed the caliper and now i have sponginess. What the crap?

Also last question. When installing the bolt to tighten the brake hose to the caliper, does the little hole in the bolt have to line up to the hose?

05-04-2008, 11:48 PM	#1
kenversusryu Zilvia Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: cali Posts: 259 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Spongy brake pedal. Wtf? After I rebuilt my rear right caliper, I bled my lines. I also noticed that the rear lines are run along the passenger side and the split off point for the rear lines is actually in the rear passenger side. I did this in this order, rear pass rear driver front pass front driver I know in the FAQ its states rear driver, rear pass first. But the FSM states rear pass then rear driver. WHAT IS THE ABSOLUTE CORRECT ORDER??????? I have a s14 with no ABS Before the brake job, it had an immediately grab feel. i can heel toe with ease. Now i don't get any feedback until i depress about 3 inches making heel toe that much harder because of the brake pedal travel. What the hell did i do wrong? I've bled my brakes at least 4 times before using the rear pass side first with no probs. This is the first time i completely removed the caliper and now i have sponginess. What the crap? Also last question. When installing the bolt to tighten the brake hose to the caliper, does the little hole in the bolt have to line up to the hose?