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Old 08-06-2018, 04:16 PM
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2001 soft brake pedal after replacing caliper

Hi, I replaced both front brake calipers on my truck. Did left front first, drove the truck then ended up replacing the right front as well. After doing so, I don’t have brakes. The pedal is firm with the truck off but gets soft when I start it. Do I just have air in the lines there something else? All bleeder screws are on the top as they should be.
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Had a brake caliper sticking and soft pedal also Replaced caliper and still sticking, replaced rubber brake line and now all is well.
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Bleed the system, after replacement ?

You sure the bolt which attaches the brake hose is tight enough, with new copper washers ?

Air infiltrating the system causes no brakes or a soft brake pedal.


It's best to replace the hoses if they're original, of you feel they're being compromised due to age.
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You have air in the lines....
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