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Old Sep 5, 2019 | 01:08 PM
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Passenger side caliper seized. Removed the old caliper. Brake hose leaked until no more fluid leaked. Replaced with new caliper. Bled new caliper with vacum pump until no bubbles were visible. Refilled master cylinder as needed. Brake peddle still seems soft.
Wondering where the air might be in the system. Wondering if the opposing wheel to the front left could have air in it as it has not been bled and the brake line would have seemed to have leaked all brake fluid. Any suggestions??
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Old Sep 5, 2019 | 01:11 PM
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Needed to mention 1978 B300 Van 360 cubic inch
 
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Old Sep 5, 2019 | 01:24 PM
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Passenger side caliper seized. Removed the old caliper. Brake hose leaked until no more fluid leaked. Replaced with new caliper. Bled new caliper with vacum pump until no bubbles were visible. Refilled master cylinder as needed. Brake peddle still seems soft.
Wondering where the air might be in the system. Wondering if the opposing wheel to the front left could have air in it as it has not been bled and the brake line would have seemed to have leaked all brake fluid. Any suggestions??
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You may have air in the master cylinder. When it leaked until it quit leaking, you probably have air in the upper brake lines. I don't use vacuum pumps unless I absolutely have to. They aren't very efficient. Get a long piece of clear PVC hose that will fit tightly on the bleeder screw. Run it up into a loop then down to a catch bottle with a little brake fluid in the bottle. Crack the bleeder open and pump. Every few pumps, check the upper part of the loop for bubbles and make sure the master cylinder doesn't suck air. Once all the air is done, you should have a firm pedal. If not, you may have other issues.
 
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Old Sep 5, 2019 | 07:35 PM
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i would try bleading that caliper the normal way and see how it feels. since it is a new caliper i have a feeling there is likely still air trapped in it that vacuum bleeding may have not got.
 
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