InferRedd

Im in the middle of changing my front brake pads and all i need to do is bleed the brake system and the brakes arn't tightening up. I am full on break fluid!

1996 GT

Derf00

ya lost me there. You saying you just replaced the pads, bled them, and ....? What do you mean by "aren't tightening up" ?

P Zero

IF its not bleeding out all the way you might need to bleed the entire brake system. Start at the right rear then go to the left rear then the right front then the left front. On each wheel repaet this process 2 or 3 times. Have someone inside the car pump the brakes 3 times and hold it to the floor (obviously with all bleeders closed). While theyre holding it crack the bleeder screw of the wheel youre working on. Repeat then move to the next wheel. Always keep an eye on the master cylinder to make sure it doesnt run dry.
If that doesnt work, you might have a plugged line somewhere.
-P.

cahtr6

Why do you need to bleed your brakes? Did you break open a line or drain your resevoir?

Derf00

Brake fluid is hygroscopic..meaning water sponge. If you don't bleed your brakes, you tend to get pockets of corrosion in your lines or your calipers start to stick from dirty fluid. Always a good maintenance item to do when working on brakes.

CoolAid

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