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oscar82

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I did a brake caliper replacement as well as brake pads on all four also a brake master cylinder replacement bled the master cylinder as well as all four calipers, but it didn't go as plan because when I turn on the suv the brake pedal goes all the down hitting the floor I inspected all four calipers again as well as the master cylinder to see if there was air left on the system, nothing im fresh out of ideas and a little help could be use full
 



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Bleed bleed and more bleeding. If that doesn't help you probably have a leak somewhere.
 






Bleed bleed and more bleeding. If that doesn't help you probably have a leak somewhere.
thanks for the reply and yes I already bled the system to the point that i had to refill the master cylinder, next it check for leaks thanks for the advice
 






I did a brake caliper replacement as well as brake pads on all four also a brake master cylinder replacement bled the master cylinder as well as all four calipers, but it didn't go as plan because when I turn on the suv the brake pedal goes all the down hitting the floor I inspected all four calipers again as well as the master cylinder to see if there was air left on the system, nothing im fresh out of ideas and a little help could be use full

How did you bleed the system? Was someone helping you push the pedal?
 






How did you bleed the system? Was someone helping you push the pedal?[/QUOTE
yes somebody was helping me. pushing pedals and loosing the oil screw on the caliper
 







Ok great! Dumb question but I've seen it before. Did you make sure to put the calipers on the correct sides with the bleeder screws towards the top? Also, when you loosen the bleeder screws, does the fluid come out with pressure? Or just dribble out? I'm suspecting the Master cylinder could be causing your troubles.
 






Did you bleed the wheels in the proper order?
 






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