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Old Jun 16, 2006 | 06:33 PM
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i need ideas as to why my brakes keep going shit.im getting air in the system,when i bleed them they are fine for a couple of days then start going to the floor.iv changed the master cylinder,and brake cylinder and still no joy.it is not leaking anywhere as far as i can see,plus im not loosing any fluid,if it is, it must be very little as i havnt noticed! its an escort van 55d. please help as its bugging me.
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Old Jun 16, 2006 | 07:10 PM
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are you bleeding it while jacked up?

if so it needs to be done on the floor cos of the rear bias valve(i think)
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Old Jun 16, 2006 | 11:34 PM
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maybe the servo's knackered and the fluid going past the seal!
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Old Jun 17, 2006 | 10:28 AM
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Alvyn, i dont seem to be loosing any fluid .
Costina,my mate done them on a 4 post ramp at his work is that correct?
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Old Jun 17, 2006 | 11:28 AM
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as said above need to be done on the floor, but you can be sucking in air without the loss of fluid mate
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