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TheSparo · 07-25-2003, 04:42 PM

i just replaced my brakes, and fluid, but i just tried it out in my driveway(just for feel) and there is tons more travel, and it seems to only brake near the very end of the travel... can someone please help me?!!!

Kid Zelda · 07-25-2003, 05:09 PM

hehehe

Did you forget to bleed the brakes after you changed out the pads ?

AKADriver · 07-25-2003, 05:29 PM

No need to bleed when you change pads... it's a good idea, but unless you open up the brake system, don't bother.

But, yeah, it sounds like you improperly bled.

*weirdstyles.net* · 07-25-2003, 07:12 PM

in the "i finally did it" he said he changed fluids..

you may have improperly bleed the brakes. Did you bleed em or just drain and fill the fluid? Lemme know, Ill give you the step-step on it

TheSparo · 07-25-2003, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by AKADriver
No need to bleed when you change pads... it's a good idea, but unless you open up the brake system, don't bother.

But, yeah, it sounds like you improperly bled.

you guys are on the nose, im retarded but hey i learned something and saved A lot of money... i bled them incorrectly...
when i did it the 1st time i just pumped the brake ONCE then let the fluid drain out... but for those who dont know, you must do it multiple times (we did it 8-10 times) and the feel is awesome, stock feel, oh yea i put on Axxis Metal masters
THANKS all, i appreciate your support, i never coulda done it w/o this site, first of many projects

07-25-2003, 04:42 PM	#1
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07-25-2003, 07:12 PM	#4
weirdstyles.net This guy... Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: South Jersey Age: 41 Posts: 889 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: weirdstyles.net Feedback Score: 0 reviews	in the "i finally did it" he said he changed fluids.. you may have improperly bleed the brakes. Did you bleed em or just drain and fill the fluid? Lemme know, Ill give you the step-step on it __________________ My project car... From dust you were born, And to the ashes you return ~ Kill Switch Engage Family Guy Quagmire: Hey, how old are you sweet thang? Connie: 16. Quagmire: 18? Alllll-right! Connie: Mommmm! Quagmire: I like where this is going, Giggidy giggidy gig-gi-dy!

07-25-2003, 05:09 PM	#2
Kid Zelda BANNED Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 2,347 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	hehehe Did you forget to bleed the brakes after you changed out the pads ?

07-25-2003, 05:29 PM	#3
AKADriver Post Whore! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Springfield, VA Age: 43 Posts: 3,517 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	No need to bleed when you change pads... it's a good idea, but unless you open up the brake system, don't bother. But, yeah, it sounds like you improperly bled.