Brakes issue

[cw212010]

Hi all,

Just changed back brakes as they were non existent. The rear left caliper always was shot so I replaced it as it was burning the brakes (piston was not retracting).

Now I simply unbolted and bolted the new one on (with new washers) and done.

The fluid did drop a little but I topped it up and pumped the pedal. The pedal now has to touch the floor before anything happens. Pump it a few times and it has more effect higher up.

What am I doing wrong?! There are no leaks.

 

[TechGuru]

You let air into the system when you swapped the caliper.

 

[cw212010]

Is it a case of simply bleeding off each whilst someone pumps the pedal or is there an easier way?

 

[TechGuru]

http://www.harborfreight.com/brake-bleeder-and-vacuum-pump-kit-60770.html

http://www.harborfreight.com/mityvac-vacuum-pump-39522.html