View Full Version : changed rear disc brakes on Pontiac Grand Prix, goofed by cracking open brake line.


FREEDOM
01-10-2008, 03:01 PM
How do I bleed this system Didn't know the caliper turned in and out, so I loosened the line to try getting caliper pushed in. The whole brake system is sloppy now even after I bled this brake that I was working on. What is the proper procedure for bleeding these brakes? and what is the right way to change these brake pads on the rear? Thanks Steve.

garylee _
01-10-2008, 03:02 PM
okay. listen closely. first,.....be sure you have the line closed...refill your brake cup.
then have someone slowly....s l o w l y.....push the brake pedal. you crack open the brake line, until the pedal goes to the floor,...close the line, and have them release the pedal.
refill the cup,...and start over. do this until the brake pedal is stif and you are no longer getting air from the line, and only getting brake fluid.
WARNING:
at NO time allow brake fluid to touch the car's paint.......
I have seen far too many people lean on the car with fluid on their hands and it will damage the paint job.
good luck/best wishes.
p/s
inside the brake cup there are/is a seal that drops down as the fluid drops the level...be sure this is properly reseated in the cap.

bobweb
01-10-2008, 03:16 PM
You did good, but it's time to take it to a shop and have the brake fluid flushed and bled. It's a job best done on a lift by professionals, take my word for it! You needed a brake fluid flush anyways which will extend the life of your braking system.

Mr. T
01-10-2008, 03:17 PM
Remove the cap from the Master Cylinder & fill with Dot 3.
Crack the bleeder on the wheel you were working on. Place a container to catch the fluid. Allow to drip until no air is visible. Do the same to the other side until fluid runs clear.

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