99 Blazer Front Brakes

[cybergoo]

I have replaced the rotors and and pads on my 99 Blazer, however when I hooked the break line back up to the caliper and pump the brake pedal fluid squirts out around that connection. As far as I can tell the connection is tight and positioned the same way as the left front. Can anyone provide some type of solution or have experienced this before?

Thanks.

[blazee]

Is it possible that you lost one of the washers? There should be one on each side of the line.

Just for future reference, you don't need to remove the brake line to replace the brakes.

[Southern Comfort]

Like Blazee said, there are two copper washers, one on each side of the line fitting. You didn't need to remove the line in the first place. You could have left it on and remove the outside brake pad and take a flat screwdiver and pry the caliper inwards. The fliud pressure would be forced back in the reservior. You wouldn't even have to bleed the brakes. Make sure you have th two washers and the bolts didn't crack one of them from over tighting.

[cybergoo]

Thanks guys about the washer. I do have that though. I took the line off b/c I was told that when you compress the dual pistons it is possible to screw up the ABS.

[Southern Comfort]

BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM
ABS BLEEDING PROCEDURE
NOTE: Bleeding ABS system requires the use of Tech 2 scan tool. An
assistant is required when performing bleeding procedures.
1) Raise and support vehicle. Begin bleeding at right rear
wheel. Install a clear plastic hose to bleed screw. Immerse other end
of hose in container that is partially filled with clean brake fluid.
2) Open bleed screw 1/2 to 1 full turn. Have assistant slowly
depress brake pedal until it reaches full travel. Hold pedal until
bleed screw is closed. Release brake pedal and wait 10-15 seconds.
Repeat until clean bubble-free brake fluid is present at wheel bleed
screw.
3) Check master cylinder fluid level every 4-6 strokes of
brake pedal to avoid running system dry. Repeat steps 2) and 3) on
left rear, then right front, then left front. After bleeding all 4
wheels, go to next step.
4) Using scan tool in FUNCTION TEST, run FUNCTION TEST 4
times consecutively while applying the brake pedal firmly. Release
brake pedal between each test.
5) Rebleed all 4 wheels to remove remaining air from brake
system. Ensure brake pedal feel is appropriate before attempting to
drive vehicle. Rebleed as many times as necessary to obtain
appropriate pedal feel.
I have always done the cars I work on that way and never had any problems with the ABS. I compressed them slowly and all the cars and trucks I have worked on , still have the ABS system working fine.
Just thought I mention that. I hope what I posted up above helps you.