Rear brake caliper change

markt1 · Oct 8th, 2018, 21:19

The mot was due so off I went....failed leaking rear caliper.
New caliper fitted the wife help bleed by pressing the pedal.....two man job and I bled the caliper. Yes I clamped the hose while I fitted new caliper.
Anyway it past the retest but the wife says the pedal seems to travel a wee bit further than before and I have to admit maybe a bit but it doesn't go to the deck, the car stops like lighting and the pedals not spongy.
Anyone encountered similar, I don't drive this vehicle much she does.
It can't be air.

markt1 · Oct 8th, 2018, 22:19

Also I did slack the handbrake off but adjusted it when I finished and it holds on the second to third click.

T5R92011 · Oct 11th, 2018, 17:09

Would recommend you bleed all 4 and press the clutch a few times as well while the brake bleed screw is open.

I actually prefer using the "1 man" bleed kits instead of having someone press the pedal as you never known exactly how they are pressing it!

markt1 · Nov 9th, 2018, 19:47

After winding rear calipers back and servicing the old one and pumping the pedal and taking the handbrake up I can confirm the pedals better.

Oct 8th, 2018, 21:19	#1
markt1 Trader Last Online: Jan 31st, 2024 15:42 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Sheffield	Rear brake caliper change The mot was due so off I went....failed leaking rear caliper. New caliper fitted the wife help bleed by pressing the pedal.....two man job and I bled the caliper. Yes I clamped the hose while I fitted new caliper. Anyway it past the retest but the wife says the pedal seems to travel a wee bit further than before and I have to admit maybe a bit but it doesn't go to the deck, the car stops like lighting and the pedals not spongy. Anyone encountered similar, I don't drive this vehicle much she does. It can't be air.

Oct 11th, 2018, 17:09	#3
T5R92011 FCW Auto Service Last Online: Apr 17th, 2024 23:49 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Gloucester	Would recommend you bleed all 4 and press the clutch a few times as well while the brake bleed screw is open. I actually prefer using the "1 man" bleed kits instead of having someone press the pedal as you never known exactly how they are pressing it! __________________ FCW Auto Service (Gloucester) https://www.fcw-autoservice.com

Oct 8th, 2018, 22:19	#2
markt1 Trader Last Online: Jan 31st, 2024 15:42 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Sheffield	Also I did slack the handbrake off but adjusted it when I finished and it holds on the second to third click.

Nov 9th, 2018, 19:47	#4
markt1 Trader Last Online: Jan 31st, 2024 15:42 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Sheffield	After winding rear calipers back and servicing the old one and pumping the pedal and taking the handbrake up I can confirm the pedals better.

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