RedLed

So I replaced my front rotors, took the calipers off and painted them black replaced the brake pads put it all back together just fine. HOWEVER when I got in to take it for a test spin my brakes are "spongy" or they go all the way down and slowly come back up. Now when I took the calipers off I just C-clamped the lines off. And please dont tell me that I shouldnt have done that cause Im aware thats the lazy way. But I dont know how to fix this, do I need to bleed the brakes? Or what? Please help I would like to get this project finished ASAP

u118224

iTrader: (3)

Since the calipers were off the car, yes, you must bleed the brakes. Did you use new banjo bolt washers?

libertyforall1776

iTrader: (2)

Get some stainless steel braided brake lines -- you will love the improved feel & bleed the brakes to get the air out.

vjo90rs8

iTrader: (9)

please don't tell me you removed the calipers and didn't bleed the brakes? If you did, bleed them...at this point you might as well do a flush/bleed with all new fluid.

SS SLP2

iTrader: (8)

I agree with flush and bleed, but if you want you may just gravity bleed.you may get by with juat the front but should do all 4
Johnny

vjo90rs8

iTrader: (9)

yeah, I would gravity bleed it to get out all the old fluid then bleed all 4 wheels starting with the rear passenger side.

RedLed

Alright Ill bleed them, but I liked the stainless steal brake lines idea I ordered some they should be here by Thursday.