92 gp pass rear caliper
napoleankjj2006
11-19-2009, 08:25 AM
my passagner side rear brake caliper wont work. i bought a new caliper , bleed it right. and there is no change in the brake pedal postion to stop the car. the bolts were hard to get in the holes but i did not strip[ them out though. i checked that.
anyone know what it might be.
anyone know what it might be.
CrazyHorst
11-19-2009, 10:13 AM
Different carline here, but check out the concept.
Same issue on 1991 S-10 front caliper. Caliper is dragging. Replaced caliper. Bled. No change. Changed flex hose. Working pefectly. Fast forward about 3 years. Same exact thing duplicated itself. Also working correctly now after brake hose replacement.
I think the crimped fittings can build up corrosion same as the calipers. Now...if I'm going to change a caliper I'm also going to change a hose.....YMMV
Same issue on 1991 S-10 front caliper. Caliper is dragging. Replaced caliper. Bled. No change. Changed flex hose. Working pefectly. Fast forward about 3 years. Same exact thing duplicated itself. Also working correctly now after brake hose replacement.
I think the crimped fittings can build up corrosion same as the calipers. Now...if I'm going to change a caliper I'm also going to change a hose.....YMMV
napoleankjj2006
11-19-2009, 09:52 PM
i replaced both back brake flex hoses.
no change
i did have to reconnect the back brakes with compression fittings cause i cut the lines so the calipers would stop leaking ( the old ones )
could it be a compression fitting?
no change
i did have to reconnect the back brakes with compression fittings cause i cut the lines so the calipers would stop leaking ( the old ones )
could it be a compression fitting?
CrazyHorst
11-21-2009, 10:53 AM
A compression fitting is poor practice IMHO since it can blow-out. But I do understand sometimes there is more desperation than others, but braking systems are high-confidence.
I think I would look into the master cylinder next.
I think I would look into the master cylinder next.
wafrederick
11-21-2009, 06:05 PM
A compression fitting is a huge NO and I hate seeing that.Compression fittings are not made for the braking system and can blow apart which was mentioned
doctorhrdware
11-22-2009, 12:22 AM
The correct way is to use a union to join both section of the brake line. I know that it is a big no no but I used a compression fitting. I have had no problems so far, but I do check it regularity.
napoleankjj2006
11-22-2009, 04:06 AM
how do i check to see if master cylinder is bad?
CrazyHorst
11-22-2009, 08:58 AM
Just my .02 but if it is original 1992 part and suspect I'd simply change it without any further testing.
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