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Old 11-01-2008, 04:28 PM
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hey guys i had a brake line split on me the other day and i was wondering how to get the rear brakes to bleed? this is my first time owning a dodge so any help would be appreciated
 
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Old 11-01-2008, 04:49 PM
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replace the brake line.
fill up master cylinder.
locate bleeder screw on rear wheel cyl's.
spray with wd40
use a good fitting socket and break them loose, then retighten with small wrench, not too tight.
find a piece of hose or vac line about 1/4 dia and 18" long and a small bucket.
you'll place this over the bleeder to catch fluid and reduce mess.
get an assistant to operate the brake pedal.
pump up the brake pedal 2-3-4 times and hold it. say 'pedal up'.
you release bleeder screw. air/fluid comes out, hopefully in the bucket.
pedal operator says 'pedal down' and holds pedal down.
you tighten bleeder and say 'ok'.
repeat several times, until all fluid comes out, and pedal gets good and tight.
start w/right rear, then left rear.
don't let master cyl run out or you have to start over. refill as needed.
its a good idea to flush out all the old dirty brake fluid, front and rear.
front caliper has the same bleeder.
if ithe bleeder breaks off, you'll probably have to replace wheel cyl or caliper, so be careful and break them loose gently and don't round them off.
 
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Old 11-02-2008, 12:04 AM
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Just to add to the above reply, on top of starting over if you empty the master cylinder, you may also have to bench bleed it.
 
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Old 11-02-2008, 06:21 AM
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The shoes should also be adjusted properly before bleeding.
 
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Old 11-02-2008, 08:11 AM
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Look into "Speed Bleeders". Very inexpensive.

Had them on my Cherokee. Makes the whole process a lot easier.
 
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well i took it to my uncles and we put it up on the hoist and used a bleeder through the compressor got alot of stuff out but im still having the same problem with it. no rear brakes and no abs.
 



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