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Old Jun 14, 2009 | 11:21 AM
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Default Replaced brakes/now cant bleed? No brakes

I replaced the pads, rotors calipers, brake booster and master cyl. on my 99 cherokee, now the pedal just goes right to the floor?? No brakes?? I've repeataddly tried bleeding them front are fine I get plenty of fluid to the rear splitter......could it be a wheel cylinder?? HELP

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Old Jun 14, 2009 | 11:29 AM
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Taking a guess here, but what order did you bleed the brakes in?

Should be Right rear, left rear, front right, front left,
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Old Jun 14, 2009 | 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by losingxinsight
Taking a guess here, but what order did you bleed the brakes in?

Should be Right rear, left rear, front right, front left,
X2.
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Old Jun 14, 2009 | 12:03 PM
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do you have abs as you need to bleed the master cylinder first if you do
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Old Jun 14, 2009 | 12:08 PM
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Speed bleeders are the trick. $20 for both the front and rear at Auto Zone.
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Old Jun 14, 2009 | 12:16 PM
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make sure the bleeder is on top of the caliper
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