Front caliper pressure

2009 KIA SEDONA
160,000 MILES • 3.8L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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LYONB
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Had froze/worn front right caliper, replaced caliper but left inner washer off, caliper froze, got hot, replaced front calipers and rotors and pads, and left rear caliper to match new right rear caliper I had done few weeks ago, bled left rear first and got some really dirty fluid (black)out. Bled front right next and bled air out but didn't have a ton of pressure, bled front left last and had a good stream, firm pedal and think everything will be fine but worry about front right lower pressure when bled, should I bleed at master cylinder or the other brake device below/next to it? thanks
Mar 24, 2021 at 7:00 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning,

I would flush the system of all the dirt and debris. That dirt may be preventing the correct pressure from going to that wheel.

I attached a guide for flushing the system.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-bleed-or-flush-a-car-brake-system

Roy
Mar 25, 2021 at 4:52 AM