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Old 09-14-2011, 10:43 PM
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lately (after I switched brake lines) when I turn my wheel the entire way left or right, I lose brake pressure AFTER I get to going. It will stop when I am actually at full lock, but when I get to driving again, the next time I go to press on the brake I have to pump it a few times to get any brake pressure.

I bled the brakes the other day, just a bit of air. I have no idea what is causing this, because I would have figured the rear brakes would still have pressure no matter what.

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After you bled the brakes, did you activate the ABS on gravel and then bleed again?
 
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No I've never heard of that. Is it a usual procedure?
 
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Not really, but if you did get air in there...
Did you check your vacuum lines off the booster?

Also, did you bleed the back brakes when you did the front? ANytime you break the lines open, you need to bleed all 4 corners.
 
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Yea I got all 4 and have done it twice. Minimal air.

It doesnt look like the lines are stretching or getting pinched, and vacuum lines are all good. Odd
 



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