I've just finished changing front and back brake pads and rotors, having a difficult time getting the brakes bled. Along with brakes, replaced struts, Control Arm bushings, also had to replace right side inner CV Joint, so rather than fighting with the front calipers during all of this, I disconnected the brake lines and removed the calipers. When I disconnected the front brake lines, I saw how bad the condition of the brake fluid was. I've had this '96 B4 for a couple years, haven't put a lot of miles on it, I know I should have addressed the brake fluid sooner.
So I've connected my Motive Power Bleeder, tested for leaks prior to filling the bleeder with fluid. Added fluid, and pumped the power bleeder up to about 12 PSI. Starting with the right rear, all I got was a small stream of dark colored fluid. Same with rear driver's side. Almost nothing from the front passenger side, only the front driver's side seem to bleed half decent. I left both rear bleeders open while trying to bleed the fronts, nothing coming out of the rears.
Seeing the condition of the old fluid, would the gunk I saw coming from the disconnected front brake lines now prevent me from bleeding the brakes properly? Before I have someone assist with trying to bleed using the pedal, wondering if doing this would force even more bad stuff through the system?
So I've connected my Motive Power Bleeder, tested for leaks prior to filling the bleeder with fluid. Added fluid, and pumped the power bleeder up to about 12 PSI. Starting with the right rear, all I got was a small stream of dark colored fluid. Same with rear driver's side. Almost nothing from the front passenger side, only the front driver's side seem to bleed half decent. I left both rear bleeders open while trying to bleed the fronts, nothing coming out of the rears.
Seeing the condition of the old fluid, would the gunk I saw coming from the disconnected front brake lines now prevent me from bleeding the brakes properly? Before I have someone assist with trying to bleed using the pedal, wondering if doing this would force even more bad stuff through the system?
Brake Bleeding Problems
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