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Old Dec 29, 2006 | 08:00 PM
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Hi i have recently done a rear disc conversion on my s2 erst using cosse 2wd disc and calippers all fitted up ok i have bled the hole system threw front and back but the brake pedal keeps going soft any ideas.
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Old Dec 30, 2006 | 12:21 AM
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undo one of the rear caliper mounting bolts and twist the caliper round a bit to bleed them - when fitted on the bracket, the nipple is not the highest point but needs to be.
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Old Dec 30, 2006 | 04:14 PM
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as above, you still have air in the caliper above the bleed nipple.
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Old Dec 30, 2006 | 06:07 PM
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wiil give that a go tomorrow then cheers for your help.
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Old Dec 31, 2006 | 02:39 PM
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well done boys all done now perfect brakes give yourself a cigar.
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they'll get better the more you drive it, the rears take a while to bed in compared to the fronts.
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