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Old 09-02-2014, 10:11 PM
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So i painted my front calipers today. and when i put them back on, me and my brother were bleeding them and nothing. I got the air out of the lines, and when i press the brakes they go straight to the floor. If i pump them a few times they get stiff and work good, But as soon as i let off and dont use them for a few more seconds, they go straight back down. I have no leaks, tried bleeding all 4 brakes. Master Cylinder? Thanks guys.
Old 09-02-2014, 10:15 PM
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Did you let the master cylinder run dry when you removed the calipers?
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Sorry I have to ask,
Did you install the calipers on the right side? They will bolt up on either side.
Make sure the bleeder is on the top of the caliper.

The reason I ask is because I have personally seen this done half a dozen times at my shop lol.
Old 09-02-2014, 10:21 PM
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Wow. I feel like the biggest idiot on the website. I have them on the wrong side. Thank you for the response. Im really sorry for wasting your guys' time.
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**** happens man and its all a learning experience plus I am sure you were excited about how nice the calipers were and spaced it... I was when I did mine!
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Yeah man I definitely was! And your right now I'll know for next time! Thanks for your help!!



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