the fluid won't bleed through the line they replaced

2006 PONTIAC G6

191,000 MILES

KINGKANCAS0809

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I have an 06 G6 (6 cyl) ... after a few weeks of brakes sticking and burning. I had it looked at and they narrowed it down to the front passenger side brake caliper and hose. After replacing successfully, caliper, hose, front rotors and pads, all that was left was bleed the line and VIOLA. However, the fluid won't bleed through the line they replaced. It will through the other 3 lines. They hooked up an air compressor and can feel the air flowing through, but it won't feed the fluid. Any ideas???

Aug 26, 2013 at 7:15 AM

HMAC300

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disconnect the hose and see if fluid is coming through the steel portion. Here is a video and guide below to help you bleed the brake system correctly.

https://youtu.be/w7gUsj2us0U

and

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

and

https://youtu.be/WDxvEQrMkBg

Please run down these guides and report back.

Aug 26, 2013 at 7:27 AM

KINGKANCAS0809

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Thank you for your response.... I was told that they were getting fluid through the metal pieces. It's not going into the line where it comes off the ABS. They will be bleeding the entire brake system this evening. Hopefully this will eliminate any air that may be trapped.

Any further suggestions??

Aug 26, 2013 at 8:13 AM

KINGKANCAS0809

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Just wanted to thank you again. Problem was found! Master cylinder needed replaced. Switched line to other hole on master cyl and fluid bled through. Replaced Master Cyl., caliper, front rotors and pads, and brake hose. Drove to work today - Yay! :D

PS. I'm a girl so I apologize for being so ignorant on the subject... or sounding girly. lol

Aug 28, 2013 at 7:51 AM

HMAC300

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thanks for the reply and don't be concerned about being a girl and not knowing much a lot of guys are like that too. BEsides that's why we are here.

Aug 28, 2013 at 7:53 AM