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Caboose73
09-21-2010, 05:52 PM
So i just finished installing my MPracing big brake kit i bled the brakes everything was good but as soon as i turn the car on i the peddle goes to the floor and wont build pressure.So after bleeding the front brakes 4-5 times i tried bleeding the whole brake system and the fronts and rear driver side bleed like there supposed to but the rear pass caliber does nothing no air or fluid come out so im stumped and need help trying to figure out whats going on.I also have the ABS light and trac light on i didnt have my scanner at my parents house so i have no idea what codes are coming up but i will check tomorrow and post an update.

mfuller
09-21-2010, 06:13 PM
You do have the bleeder screws pointing up, right?

Caboose73
09-21-2010, 06:16 PM
Not sure i just crack them open then close them didnt know they had to be facing a certain way.

mfuller
09-21-2010, 06:48 PM
Well, you can't change the orientation of the bleeder screw itself - it depends on where the bleeder is on hte caliper.
You need to be sure the calipers are oriented in such a way that the bleeder screw is pointing up (you might have the calipers reversed). If the bleeder screws are pointing down you'll never get all the air out of the system.

Redog
09-21-2010, 06:56 PM
How can you tell the difference between up and down?

Caboose73
09-21-2010, 07:11 PM
I get what your saying and they are pointed down i never thought of that.Thanks ill see if that fixes it tomorrow.

mfuller
09-21-2010, 07:29 PM
How can you tell the difference between up and down?

This is up - see the bleeder? It has a black rubber cap on it......:

Redog
09-21-2010, 09:04 PM
Gotta ;)

Never actually removed a caliper before, but I'm upgrading soon ;)

Caboose73
09-21-2010, 09:35 PM
ya i cant believe i didnt see that while i spent a good 2 hours trying everything to make the brakes work.

Redog
09-21-2010, 10:35 PM
^^ That is the best way to learn, at least there's a place like this to give you a little help :D