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Nov 17, 2006 | 08:25 PM

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caterpillar

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Brake Trouble

Alright I've been having some trouble with my brakes and I put new calipers on the front because i think the front was seized up, but i'm having some trouble getting the brakes to bleed and work right any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks MIke.

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Nov 17, 2006 | 10:29 PM

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Start at the rear RT, LT then RABs valve, front RT, LT..keep the reservoir full at all times. Be careful with the bleeder screws they can be seized and break off.

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Nov 17, 2006 | 11:59 PM

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gravity bleed all wheels first that always seems to help.

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Nov 18, 2006 | 09:14 PM

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What was the problem you was having before you replaced calipers? Wondering if there might be a combo problem if bleeding doesn't work.

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