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Old Jul 31, 2014 | 12:03 PM
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Bled both rear and front left brakes as part of changing out brake fluid. No problem. On RF bled and pedal goes to floor and won't pump back up. May have not have kept brake reservoir full enough. Air in ABS?? Question: what's going on here and how to fix.
 
Old Jul 31, 2014 | 12:22 PM
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Try bleeding all the brakes. Follow the sequence: front left, front right, rear right, rear left.

Afterward, press the brake pedal several times to make sure the brakes work.

If it seems okay, also do a check for any leaks and test drive.
 
Old Aug 1, 2014 | 02:45 PM
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Thanks Redbull-1. Patience and your advice worked. Three trips around bleeding all four wheels did it. Air bubbles apparently far from calipers. Took about 1.3 quarts of fluid to flush and get all the air out.
 
Old Aug 1, 2014 | 06:13 PM
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Glad you got it going....too many time these days in my life I'm left the just me and Newton for brake bleeding, that taks some time.
 
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