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Old Aug 16, 2010 | 02:40 PM
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Default Brakes just went out!!

I just installed my 6.5 rc lift this weekend and on the way home my brakes decided to quit working... I can feel them start to grab at the very bottom of my pedal. i bled the breaks yesterday morning worked fine all yesterday but today thye quit. there isnt any leaks anywhere and the fluid resevor has the same amount in it... anyone have any idea
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Old Aug 16, 2010 | 02:46 PM
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Originally Posted by nowayitstaysjeep
I just installed my 6.5 rc lift this weekend and on the way home my brakes decided to quit working... I can feel them start to grab at the very bottom of my pedal. i bled the breaks yesterday morning worked fine all yesterday but today thye quit. there isnt any leaks anywhere and the fluid resevor has the same amount in it... anyone have any idea
Could have more air in a line or a pocket of air in a wheel cylinder. I would bleed them again with someone or if your alone you can "gravity" bleed them...Tj
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Old Aug 16, 2010 | 05:09 PM
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could be your master is bypassing. with the engine off, pump the brakes and get rid of the vacuum. now apply steady pressure and see if it holds. if it sinks slowly and you don't see any leaks, chances are the master is bypassing internally. you can pull the master off the booster and make sure it isn't filling the booster with brake fluid. i have seen master cylinders fail after brake flushes/bleeds.

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Old Aug 17, 2010 | 12:52 AM
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Thanks guys. There was a little air on rear driver side that's all.
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Old Aug 17, 2010 | 12:56 AM
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I put my calipers on the wrong sides. At least I know now. Bleaders Up!
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