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Old Dec 15, 2006 | 12:52 AM
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let us know....lol....don't punch the gas and then have no brakes and have to do something dumb and end up crashing lol....i mean when u go out to test it that is
Old Dec 15, 2006 | 12:54 AM
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let us know....lol....don't punch the gas and then have no brakes and have to do something dumb and end up crashing lol....i mean when u go out to test it that is
Aww.... There goes my thoughts on a new car No insurance for me. jk. I have to be seen in a civic to get this fluid.
Old Dec 15, 2006 | 12:59 AM
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Let us know how it goes and that is good advice from Jerseyfury2 about pumping the brake while slowly moving backwards until pedal pressure returns!
Old Dec 15, 2006 | 01:03 AM
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Isn't there something special that needs to be done since they are anti-lock brakes?
Old Dec 15, 2006 | 01:13 AM
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good question and that does ring a bell but I am not sure!
Old Dec 15, 2006 | 01:27 AM
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good question and that does ring a bell but I am not sure!
Well I guess its a good thing i dont have anti lock brakes.
Old Dec 15, 2006 | 01:33 AM
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Alright, got the brake fluid.... Now as far as pressurizing the system. I've pumped the brakes, but what do I need to release in order for the air to escape the lines? Because leaving it as is, is not building pressure.
Old Dec 15, 2006 | 01:34 AM
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it is because it could be worse! lol....
Old Dec 15, 2006 | 01:37 AM
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hmm......i mean.......if you seal everything back up...and go to put brake fluid in and it's not build pressure.....wait i think there is some kind of pressure release thing.....crap....a service manual would really help here lol
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Now that u filled the brake fluid you need to bleed the line again to get the bubbles out. Do this to each brake that you changed! There should be a bleeder valve on the caliper! You might end up wasting so brake fluid but it is so worth it.



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