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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 08:35 AM
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haveing trouble getting a solid pedal has 4x4 cos front calipers to front with new pads and new cylinders shoes and springs to rear any body help
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 09:14 AM
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just keep bleading them mate, rst's havent got the best pedal to start off with.

mine has a bit of travel then is quite hard
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 11:08 AM
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can get a bit of pedal but when i drive the car and brake the pedal hits the floor
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 11:13 AM
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ahhhhhhhhh thats not good. any leaks?
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 11:48 AM
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give me a clue as to where the leaks could be
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 11:59 AM
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flexi's
union's
any of the main pipes

check under the car after pumpin the pedal if there is any puddles!

or just keep bleeding them
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 04:21 PM
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i had this problem and soved it by bleeding the brake for AGES! must of put at least 6ls of fluid through the system. still have a bit of travel then pedal goes hard, you just get used to it. it will go to the floor when your drivign because you have the engine running to have manifold pressure assisting the servo. just keep bleeding is all i can suggest!
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