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Soggy brakes even after bleeding

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09 Jul 2014 19:28 #119604 by bigoffroader
Soggy brakes even after bleeding was created by bigoffroader
Hi
Has anyone got any advice on bleeding brakes on a jimny?
I've never had any problems before bleeding brakes on any car i have had, even when I first fitted the rear brake conversion on the jimny. I have just replaced the rear passenger side caliper and now I can't get the brake pedal to harden up.
It feels fine without the engine running, but once the engine is started the pedal drops and its a soft pedal
I have bled the brakes over and over but can't get them any better.

Any advice, before I revert to a drastic last resort and take it to the garage?

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09 Jul 2014 19:51 - 09 Jul 2014 19:57 #119610 by dirtydogz
Have you bled the rear brake balance valve first, that has a bleed nipple on it.

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09 Jul 2014 20:15 #119620 by bigoffroader
Replied by bigoffroader on topic Soggy brakes even after bleeding
Yes bled the balance valve

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09 Jul 2014 21:18 #119628 by GuardianAngel
Replied by GuardianAngel on topic Re:Soggy brakes even after bleeding
I put the rear wheels up on ramps then the fronts when bleeding. Air rises so this I figure this helps with helping the air along.

Have you bled in the right order, I.e. starting furthest away from the master cylinder and working your way in?

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10 Jul 2014 11:25 #119669 by Busta
Possibly a seized caliper?

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10 Jul 2014 17:14 #119701 by markyp2000
Replied by markyp2000 on topic Soggy brakes even after bleeding
Clamp off all the hoses and remove one clamp at a time when bleading unless thay are braided ones

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