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Old Feb 27, 2023 | 09:51 PM
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I have a 04 Dodge 1500 Rumble Bee. I replaced a brake line in front that rusted out. Unable to loosen the bleeder screws So I replace all calipers, bleeder screwson top. I bled FRONT and BACK lines several times and the brake pedal still goes to the floor. NO LEAKS. Any advice on how to fix this?

 

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Old Feb 28, 2023 | 09:23 AM
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Are you bleeding the rears as well?
 
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Old Feb 28, 2023 | 06:01 PM
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Are you bleeding the rears as well?
I was wondering if this could play a part as well...
 
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Old Mar 1, 2023 | 09:56 AM
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I was wondering if this could play a part as well...
Always gotta bleed all of 'em.
 
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Originally Posted by HeyYou
Are you bleeding the rears as well?
Front and back also bled
 
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Old Mar 4, 2023 | 07:59 PM
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Originally Posted by HeyYou
Always gotta bleed all of 'em.
front and back also bled
 
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Old Mar 4, 2023 | 08:02 PM
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Originally Posted by HeyYou
Always gotta bleed all of 'em.
front and back bled also
 
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Old Mar 5, 2023 | 09:24 AM
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Still have air in the system, or, a leak somewhere.
 
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Old Mar 5, 2023 | 02:02 PM
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Agree with HeyYou, either air is still in the system or you have a leak. how are you bleeding them? Gravity bleed or is someone assisting you?
 
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