Brake bleeding

1991 MAZDA B2200
208,345 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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RULESLUCA
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Hi I replace the front brake caliper on a Mazda b2200, I'm trying to bleed the line, I get fluid through the bleeder but the caliper doesn't work, what am I doing wrong?
Feb 23, 2011 at 6:24 AM
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FIXITMR
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when you changed it did you accidently drain master resorvoir?
Feb 23, 2011 at 6:43 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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The piston will not move while you are bleeding if that is what you are looking at, ensure that the reservoir is full , do you have good pedal pressure? if the system is getting pressure and the piston is not moving the piston will be seized.

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Feb 23, 2011 at 8:02 AM
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FIXITMR
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rulesluca, maybe i should ask if you've ever bled brakes before.
Feb 23, 2011 at 10:56 AM
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RULESLUCA
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Hi, I don't have pedal pressure at all, I did bleed the line of the caliper replaced after I filled the reservoir. One more thing, the ABS light is on
Feb 23, 2011 at 2:35 PM
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Re bleed the system, and run a scan for the ABS system, advise any findings.

mhpautos
Feb 24, 2011 at 9:32 PM