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Sep 1, 2014 | 07:20 PM

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Bullitt390

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Originally Posted by lewis racing

Sort of the same question I guess. Brake pedal after bleeding felt pretty good until I started it. What would cause this? I didn't bleed the rear but I will tomorrow. Master cylinder may have gotten low so maybe some air in the back?

How long did you try the pedal after the engine was started? When applying the brakes engine off, the reserve cylinder in the master cylinder hyrdoboost is depleted. Once started it can take a few moments to rebuild that reserve pressure.

Other than that you sure you installed the calipers on the correct wheel? I.E. the bleeders aren't upside down?

Josh

Sep 1, 2014 | 07:40 PM

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Yea make sure your breeders are on top. Sometimes you get the wrong side or front facing calipers instead of rear facing or visa versa.

Sep 1, 2014 | 08:40 PM

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Yea guys, the bleeders are at the top, but I almost put the first one on the wrong wheel. Ha ha. Tomorrow I will bleed all 4 wheels. Thanks

Sep 1, 2014 | 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by joe blow

Great tip....why I love this place....always someone on the cutting edge!

You wouldn't happen to remember the thread pitch or part number would ya?

Thanks
Joe

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Originally Posted by npccpartsman

Ha ha. Not sure I'm the one to ask about that.

All I know is that the hydroboost uses the powersteering pump as part of the brake system since there's no vacuum to power it. Flushing the fluid greatly improved my pedal. I bet one of our resident engineers can explain exactly why.

This is for the 04 and older
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/rus-639560

This if for the late model year I think 05 up.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/rus-639590

Or just look here and pick the one you need then stop over at
Summit Racing for a price.
Truck and SUV Application Guide - Speed Bleeders - Russell Performance Products

Sean

Sep 1, 2014 | 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Bullitt390

3/8-24 X 1-3/16

I use the Speedbleeders as well. Front and rear calipers are the same.

Josh

Thanks Josh!

Sep 1, 2014 | 11:39 PM

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joe blow

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Originally Posted by 69cj

Did you bleed all 4 brakes? Start with the right rear first, then left rear, then front right and last, left right. Farthest to closest. I also installed a Magnefine filter in the ps return line after flushing. Brakes are at the top of the pedal with over 60,000 on the original pads and calipers. Incidentally, I always bleed with the engine running. Much quicker and easier that way. Never did get around to ordering Tim's speed bleeders but then that would take time away from my garage time. LOL

I was thinking about the magnefine filter also. Are there several tyoes for the id of the hose or a specific part number you used?

Thanks
Joe