Lost pedal pressure after caliper replacement
ACCORD2000
05-16-2004, 09:34 PM
I just completed a front Caliper, Rotor and brake pad repacement on my 2000 Honda Accord. I bled the system several times, but cannot get the pedal pressure back. Anyone have any ideas?
Igovert500
05-17-2004, 07:04 PM
You bled it without pedal pressure? How?
pughdog
05-17-2004, 08:26 PM
You need to get someone to help you? You have to have pressure to bleed brakes. When you pump the pedal, pressure should build up. If you're doing it right.
ACCORD2000
05-17-2004, 10:03 PM
I discovered that the calipers were on the wrong sides. They have to be right and left specifically. They bolt on either side, but don't work on either side. Go figure.
HONDA_99
05-17-2004, 11:04 PM
When your calipers on wrong sides caliper's bleeding screw will be pointed down, if bleeding screw is pointing down you won't be able to bleed air because air is lighter and brake fluid is heavier, heavier stuff settles down in caliper and will come out when you open bleeding screw while air remains in caliper.
rstein13
05-20-2004, 04:21 PM
You replaced the calipers on a 2000 Accord? I have a 2000 Accord with 106,000 miles and I just replaced the rotors and pads 500 miles ago for the first time. I checked the calipers and they were mint! You must be really hard on brakes or else you replaced the calipers when they were still good!
Igovert500
05-21-2004, 03:10 AM
If you went 105k on your original brake pads, you must be REALLY loving to your brakes. Also, it is possible he was simply upgrading his calipers.
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