300ZX (Z31) Brakes, Wheels, Suspension and Chassis Discussions related to performance suspension, wheels, brakes and chassis.

Brake bleed

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Nov 10, 2007 | 06:20 PM
  #1  
ddatsun's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 8
From: Cincinnati
Brake bleed

so i had to go out and by a new left rear caliper and put all new brake pads on and after i was done i bled the whole system.....and my brake pedal is still going going down to the floor....i have bled it over and over and over again....could this just mean there is a hole in the break line.....or maybe it could have something to do with the master cylinder???
Old Nov 10, 2007 | 06:34 PM
  #2  
NismoPick's Avatar
The Good Twin
 
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 20,639
From: Wild Wild West, UTAH!
Bleed the master...
Old Nov 10, 2007 | 07:06 PM
  #3  
ddatsun's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 8
From: Cincinnati
yeah that was my next option...if not this im starting to believe that it would have to be a hole in the break line......hopefully this will take care of it.
Old Nov 10, 2007 | 07:13 PM
  #4  
NismoPick's Avatar
The Good Twin
 
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 20,639
From: Wild Wild West, UTAH!
Originally Posted by ddatsun
if not this im starting to believe that it would have to be a hole in the break line......
uh... is it leaking brake fluid????
Old Nov 10, 2007 | 10:01 PM
  #5  
turboZ87.300's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 239
From: Medford, OR
Originally Posted by ddatsun
yeah that was my next option...if not this im starting to believe that it would have to be a hole in the break line......hopefully this will take care of it.
Is the fluid low??? Sounds like to me that you need a M/C... My cluch does the same thing if I press lightly on the padal...
Old Nov 12, 2007 | 12:44 PM
  #6  
ddatsun's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 8
From: Cincinnati
the left rear piston was shooting out brake fluid....but i got that whole caliper replaced....but other than that...no its not leaking fluid
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
InfiniteRPM
240Z, 260Z, 280Z Performance / Technical
2
Jan 29, 2015 04:23 PM
dobber
280ZX (S130) Forums
5
Apr 4, 2014 03:17 PM
Z_lover
280ZX (S130) Forums
6
Jun 6, 2013 01:32 AM
Tsuka89
280ZX Brakes, Wheels, Suspension and Chassis
2
Jun 5, 2011 12:58 AM
dhizzy
300ZX (Z32) Performance / Technical
1
Aug 19, 2002 09:05 PM




All times are GMT -7. The time now is 01:56 AM.