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Old Jul 19, 2007 | 01:00 PM
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Unhappy Brake problem

I have a 1999 f150 lariat with 5.4 engine 4wheel disc brakes, cruise & ABS. Problem is the gus at the garage removed and replaced my calipers and now i get no brake pressure. Tried bleeding the system getting fluid at all four corners but still no brake pressure pedal goes to the floor. No sign of fluid leak. Even replaced the master cylinder with the same result.

I would appreciate any suggestions

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Old Jul 19, 2007 | 05:04 PM
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Sounds like you still have air in the system. Why aren't the guys who replaced them fixing this for you?
 
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Old Jul 20, 2007 | 06:54 AM
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They were clueless but i finally figured it out. They had put the calipers on right side to left and left to right so they were upside down. With the bleeders at the bottom there was no way the air was ever going to get out.

Switched them around, bled the system and drove my truck home with brakes.
The garage guys never bothered to ask for payment.

Thanks for the input.

Rick.
 
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Old Jul 20, 2007 | 07:58 AM
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Glad you figured it out. I hope you find a new shop to do your work ...... ........ sounds like you're a better mechanic than they are!
 
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