06 caravan brake bleeding
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Yep, just opened MC. I wouldn't have though so either. Used existing rotors they looked good. Ran it over to a local shop and they thought master cylinder is going out ( just got back )
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And what brand/type of pad did you use, some of the cheaper quality pad can also leave a soft pedal feel too.
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I changed front rotors, pads and calipers on our 2001 a couple of weeks ago. I have a little tool that is basically just a check valve you put on the end of the tubing for the bleed screw and using that, I just pumped the pedal a couple of times, refilled the MC and repeated until I had gotten all of the old fluid out of the system. It was really no different than the old way of bleeding.
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I changed front rotors, pads and calipers on our 2001 a couple of weeks ago. I have a little tool that is basically just a check valve you put on the end of the tubing for the bleed screw and using that, I just pumped the pedal a couple of times, refilled the MC and repeated until I had gotten all of the old fluid out of the system. It was really no different than the old way of bleeding.
I got tired of messing with it, so I had wife take it to shop and they thought the master cylinder was going out. It it possible that is just bad luck going out now?
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Thanks a bunch. I pulled up a how to, and it don't look to bad to replace. Sure as hell not 375 like that place quoted.
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If you buy an OEM one, yes, it comes with bottle. Aftermarket one, some do, and some dont. Ask ur parts guy, they will know.
To check master cylinder, Simply turn off the car, pump the brake a Few times to deplete the power assist vacuum. Does the pedal turn hard? If it still sinks to the floor, then the master cyln is done.
If it turns hard, Then is probably in the brake pad and rotor. I would try cutting rotor, and drive it few miles and see if it change. most part store charge like $10 per cut.
Doing a Master cylinder is not difficult, But it could get VERY messy.
To check master cylinder, Simply turn off the car, pump the brake a Few times to deplete the power assist vacuum. Does the pedal turn hard? If it still sinks to the floor, then the master cyln is done.
If it turns hard, Then is probably in the brake pad and rotor. I would try cutting rotor, and drive it few miles and see if it change. most part store charge like $10 per cut.
Doing a Master cylinder is not difficult, But it could get VERY messy.
Last edited by steak59; 10-16-2011 at 05:13 PM.