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: back brakes not working


muttley
08-26-2010, 04:08 PM
New at this so here goes,The back brakes only are not working,jacked the cat up started it and the wheels just spin hit the brakes hard and they will eventualy stop Open to all sugestions thanks again:seeya:

vetteoz
08-26-2010, 04:11 PM
What cond are the rear pads and rotors in?

fordean
08-26-2010, 04:15 PM
Someone change caliper and didnt bleed. Bleed farest to closet.

muttley
08-26-2010, 04:17 PM
pads or ok I didnt change the calapier but the fluid is dirty

vetteoz
08-26-2010, 05:34 PM
the fluid is dirty
Time for a complete fluid flush for starters.
Brake fluid should be changed on a regular basis ;absorbs moisture from the air over time , gives spongy brakes
Flush and re-bleed system . See if problem still there

toobroketoretire
08-26-2010, 05:37 PM
New at this so here goes,The back brakes only are not working,jacked the cat up started it and the wheels just spin hit the brakes hard and they will eventualy stop Open to all sugestions thanks again:seeya:


It sounds like the rear of your master cylinder is out of fluid. If it is you have to find out where the fluid went.

robs1988
08-26-2010, 07:12 PM
Time for a complete fluid flush for starters.
Brake fluid should be changed on a regular basis ;absorbs moisture from the air over time , gives spongy brakes
Flush and re-bleed system . See if problem still there

:iagree:
Change mine on all cars every time I change the pads. Doesn't take but 20 minutes with an assistant.

vetteoz
08-26-2010, 07:51 PM
Doesn't take but 20 minutes with an assistant.
Speed bleeders.:thumbsup:
Do it on your own
Even gravity bleeding works; time for a beer ( or 2 ) while you watch fluid come through

trueblue95
08-27-2010, 02:36 AM
When I changed my brake fluid it was night and day! So I did all the fluids!

muttley
08-27-2010, 05:51 PM
Loks like Im bleedin the system Thanks will let you know how it works out:

VetteAholic
08-27-2010, 06:04 PM
Loks like Im bleedin the system Thanks will let you know how it works out:

Let us know how it goes and also: Welcome to SmokinVette!!

muttley
08-28-2010, 03:18 PM
Bled the brakes ade new fluid what a difference Thanks guys:beer-fresh::beer-fresh: