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Just changed front brake pads and now the pedal goes to the floor?
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∙ 13y ago
What you probably did was spread the pads, couldn't get the right clearance, so you opened the bleeder valve, right? Either way, you lost fluid, now you need to bleed the brakes It sounds like your first time, so you'll need someone to help you. Start on the right side and open the bleeder valve, just a few turns. Let it hang until fluid starts dripping, then close the valve. Have your helper pump the brakes until she gets a pedal (a solid pedal, it won't go to the floor.) Push the pedal all the way and don't let up. Open the bleeded valve until the padal goes to the floor.Then keep the pedal down until you close the bleeder vaeve. Keep this process until you only have about 3/4" to 1 1/2" freeplay(until the brakes lock and the pedal won't go any further.) You may have to start at the right rear, then the left rear, then the right front and so on.
Keep checking the Master making sure your brake fluid is full.
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