Attention pro mechanics.

slider · 06-09-2001, 01:55 AM

I know this a mustang site but please i really need your help on this one guys. I'm going to ask advice for another make.
I just replaced rotors, calipers, pads on my uncle's 89 plymouth acclaim. Now the thing will not brake at all, there's no pressure on the pedal, i tried bleeding the system about 1000 times and no pressure still. i see the fluid coming from the bleedings and everything so its okay.
any ideas why this is happening? everything is new and got it from pep boys.

mostlike the master cyl has air.
damn i dont want to spend the weekend on this piece of chit !

thanks

jimberg · 06-09-2001, 02:13 AM

I know what you mean. I took on a project to do the head on my brother's Geo Metro. What a pain.

What did you do to bleed the system?

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351W 89 Mustang GT Convertible

slider · 06-09-2001, 02:37 AM

jimberg, i had my uncle pump the brakes a few times and waited for the right moment to lock the bolt - bleeders. i did this on both sides and nothing. it makes no difference; the pedal its soft and no pressure at all.

someone mentioned about bleeding the master cyl. i didnt even know that was possible.

what do you think
anyone?

slider · 06-09-2001, 02:45 AM

also
someone else mentioned to use snug fitting hose and pore brake fluid through the master cyl valve.
?

fordgasm · 06-09-2001, 08:57 AM

When bleeding brakes you should start with the wheel cylinder that is the furthest from the master cylinder, then move to the next closest and so on. You should go through all four wheels at this point.

The use of a bleeding kit will make this task easier. But, it is not required...I would use one though...I like tools

If you installed a new master cylinder you should bench bleed them before install. But, you can still bleed the system if you have not. It just takes longer. It does not sound like you put a new master cylinder in...did you?

That reminds me jimberg, how's the Metro coming along?

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fordgasm
CLICK HERE to see my 87 GT

slider · 06-09-2001, 01:36 PM

nope
no new master cyl

someone told me that maybe i put the calipers on the wrong sides.
im going to check that
lol

thanks anywayz

slider · 06-10-2001, 12:36 AM

fordgasm
dude msg me on icq !
i lost my list
(netslider)

by the way i found the problem. the calipers were on the wrong side.

thanks again ppl

06-09-2001, 01:55 AM	#1
slider Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: San Diego, CA, USA Posts: 86	Attention pro mechanics. I know this a mustang site but please i really need your help on this one guys. I'm going to ask advice for another make. I just replaced rotors, calipers, pads on my uncle's 89 plymouth acclaim. Now the thing will not brake at all, there's no pressure on the pedal, i tried bleeding the system about 1000 times and no pressure still. i see the fluid coming from the bleedings and everything so its okay. any ideas why this is happening? everything is new and got it from pep boys. mostlike the master cyl has air. damn i dont want to spend the weekend on this piece of chit ! thanks

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06-09-2001, 02:13 AM	#2
jimberg Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Rogers, MN Posts: 2,089	I know what you mean. I took on a project to do the head on my brother's Geo Metro. What a pain. What did you do to bleed the system? ------------------ 351W 89 Mustang GT Convertible

06-09-2001, 02:37 AM	#3
slider Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: San Diego, CA, USA Posts: 86	jimberg, i had my uncle pump the brakes a few times and waited for the right moment to lock the bolt - bleeders. i did this on both sides and nothing. it makes no difference; the pedal its soft and no pressure at all. someone mentioned about bleeding the master cyl. i didnt even know that was possible. what do you think anyone?

06-09-2001, 02:45 AM	#4
slider Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: San Diego, CA, USA Posts: 86	also someone else mentioned to use snug fitting hose and pore brake fluid through the master cyl valve. ?

06-09-2001, 08:57 AM	#5
fordgasm Registered Member Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Clayton, North Carolina, USA Posts: 803	When bleeding brakes you should start with the wheel cylinder that is the furthest from the master cylinder, then move to the next closest and so on. You should go through all four wheels at this point. The use of a bleeding kit will make this task easier. But, it is not required...I would use one though...I like tools If you installed a new master cylinder you should bench bleed them before install. But, you can still bleed the system if you have not. It just takes longer. It does not sound like you put a new master cylinder in...did you? That reminds me jimberg, how's the Metro coming along? ------------------ fordgasm CLICK HERE to see my 87 GT

06-09-2001, 01:36 PM	#6
slider Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: San Diego, CA, USA Posts: 86	nope no new master cyl someone told me that maybe i put the calipers on the wrong sides. im going to check that lol thanks anywayz

06-10-2001, 12:36 AM	#7
slider Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: San Diego, CA, USA Posts: 86	fordgasm dude msg me on icq ! i lost my list (netslider) by the way i found the problem. the calipers were on the wrong side. thanks again ppl