On Tue, 25 Sep 2001 [email protected] wrote:

>
> In a message dated 9/25/01 3:24:06 PM, [email protected] writes:
>
> << I just recently replaced the rear calipers on my
> GLi, and have been trying to bleed them- but have had
> no luck. I have a pressure bleeder, but no matter how
> I try to bleed them, the pedal still goes to the
> floor. >>
>
> To bleed the rear brakes, you MUST open up the brake proportioning valve.
> There are two eye holes at the bottom of the valve assembly, just put a piece
> of coat hanger in there and tie them together.  It's self explanatory.  Then
> bleen away.
>

That wasn't enough when i did mine... it helped to actually "pump" the
proportioning valve on my car, as any air bubbles trapped in the valve
itself came out easier.


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