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Frank Mercurio Nov 23, 2017 08:05 PM

Brakes won't bleed
 
I have a 01 ram, just replaced everything on the brakes. I think the previous owner let them run dry. I am getting no fluid to the rear after trying to bleed. Can anyone help!

AtomicDog Nov 23, 2017 08:42 PM

Did you bleed the master cylinder before installing it on the truck? If so, you can typically open the bleeder screws at each wheel to let it gravity bleed. Sometimes takes a bit, but it works for me.

Please tell us more about what brake parts you actually replaced and why..

Frank Mercurio Nov 24, 2017 08:11 AM

I just got it, I changed calipers, rotors, pads now in the rear, wheel cylinders, shoes, drums.i didn't touch the master cylinder. The front bled fine now the rear I'm getting nothing. I tried to gravity bleed them, nothing. He ran it dry the previous owner

HeyYou Nov 24, 2017 09:01 AM

Grab a friend, park him in the drivers seat. (or her, doesn't matter.) Have friend pump up the brakes, and hold pressure on the pedal. Crack open a FRONT bleeder valve. Do that a couple times, then try bleeding the rears.

moparracing Nov 24, 2017 05:00 PM


Originally Posted by HeyYou (Post 3367418)
Grab a friend, park him in the drivers seat. (or her, doesn't matter.) Have friend pump up the brakes, and hold pressure on the pedal. Crack open a FRONT bleeder valve. Do that a couple times, then try bleeding the rears.

did this today, it worked for me.


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