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Old Oct 1, 2006 | 10:30 AM
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Brake Problems, Need help.

Hi, I just installed some Zimmerman Driller/Slotted rotors and some new pads, we bled the system but now you only feel the brakes like at the end of your pedal. I mean you push it nearly all the way to the floor before feeling pressure. Whats wrong? Do I need more brake fluid? Please help.

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Old Oct 1, 2006 | 10:52 AM
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Bleed 'em again. Properly.
 
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Old Oct 1, 2006 | 01:48 PM
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They were bled properly the first time. I also went through the bedding process and it helped a little but it still takes alot more force than I thought it would to get the car to stop. How long does it take for them to really be working to their full potential?
 
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Old Oct 1, 2006 | 01:51 PM
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Bleed them again.
 
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Old Oct 1, 2006 | 01:53 PM
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you have to set the brakes for maximum braking perfomance, kit's usually come with instructions for this so you can probably find some online for what you have it wasn't a kit. Symptoms sound like air in the lines though, I'd say bleed em again too.
 
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Old Oct 1, 2006 | 02:22 PM
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Bleed them again. Don't worry, it shouldn't take near as long as the first time you did it.
 
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Old Oct 1, 2006 | 03:51 PM
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Why did you bleed the system with just installing pads and rotors? BTW, bleed bleed bleed the little piggy
 
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Old Oct 3, 2006 | 07:36 AM
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Originally Posted by 1QKMNIS
How long does it take for them to really be working to their full potential?
300 miles on average

Alex
 
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Old Oct 3, 2006 | 09:15 AM
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They were bled properly the first time.

How can you still say this if the brakes arent working properly??? You obviously didnt do something right.... bleed the brakes again like someone helpfully advised you.
 
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