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1997 ford ranger brake bleeding problem

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Old 05-16-2011, 08:36 AM
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I have a 1997 ford ranger, manual transmission and replaced all the brake lines and new front brake pads. I now cannot get any pressure built up when bleeding the brake lines...I finally also replaced the master cylinder and still can't get pressure...don't know what else to do....help!
 
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Old 05-16-2011, 03:02 PM
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When you replaced the master cyl did you at least bleed it before connecting the lines.
Also there is a recommended sequence to use when bleeding all the lines like, RR, LR,RF & LF. When you replaced the front pads did you allow for the calipers to extend and take up some fluid ? If the rotors are not running true the pads will not make full contact with the rotors and will give a spongy pedal. Could you have a fluid leak somewhere causing a pressure loss? Did you use steel tubing as required? I know some of the questions sound silly , but have to cover all the bases.
 

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