I know we prob have a billion threads on this site about 08 brake issues. I am just sorta stumped as to what up with my 08. I replaced rotors and pads on the rear of my 08 a couple days ago. I had problems getting the pistons to screw in while replacing the pads on the rear. I got one side in fairly smoothly compressing it until i couldn't turn it anymore, which still fit tight with the new pads. On the other side the piston was just giving me hell and not wanting to go all the way in at all. I spent prob 2 hrs backing it in/out before it finally went in enough to get the caliper back on. This meaning both calipers barely fit over the pads/rotor. I basically finished up the brake job just as i have done brakes on dozens of other cars. I checked the brake fluid level pumped the brakes a couple times and went for a ride. I now notice that the braking is terrible now. When slowing or coming to a complete stop, the brake pedal has to be depressed significantly further than normal to slow/stop the vehicle. What could be the problem? The front pads are very new also. I have never had this problem after doing brakes. Do i need to bleed the brakes? Could that caliper be faulty? I thought bleeding brakes was only necessary if the line was opened up? This is my parents dd, so i need it back on the road any help will be greatly appreciated.

 

I did some research and thought about just bleeding them.. I did find this link though saying how anti lock brakes can be further damaged by bleeding.. Should i try the bleed, or just take it to the shop? I don't want to do anymore damage..

 

Link Here..

http://www.ricksfreeautorepairadvice...-an-abs-system

 

Here is a trick, in case you have seen this. When you start to twist the piston back into the calipers and the seal is starting turn with, and it will rip. Apply some silicone spray to the seal and will be much easyer to rotate the piston. Its true anytime you open or replace caliper or line, to always bleed the system. But other the hand it doesn't hurt just to bleed the system with new fluid.DOT3