2004 Ford Explorer Caliper Change

Tiny
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  • 2004 FORD EXPLORER
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I changed the front calipers on my 2004 Eddie Bauer Ford Explorer. After removing the calipers I know I had to bleed the system to get the air out. I have been bleeding for two days and I have no pressure on the brakes. All I keep doing is bleeding bleeding and bleeding. I have someone in the car with the car on pump the brakes. Hold it. I release the bleeder on the caliper until I get a nice smooth shot of fluid coming out. I did this all the way around. I did the front only at first but after a few attempts of nothing I decided to hit the rear tires as well.
Thursday, July 23rd, 2009 AT 4:24 PM

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Tiny
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Make sure everything is nice and tight and no leaks are formed.
If all is good fill up the resevoir and open all the bleeders and let it sit. And give it fluid a little bit at a time to maintain level. Then shut it off.

Start with the caliper furthest away from the master cylinder if your using pressure method.
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Tuesday, July 28th, 2009 AT 3:36 PM

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