can't get brakes to work after I changed pad and calipers on my 2005 Equinox.

Asked by Dbot400 Aug 24, 2014 at 06:34 PM about the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox LS FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

After replacing everything with all new parts and bleeding the brake lines.  I still can't get
the pedal to stay up..

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The bleeder valve is on the bottom of the caliper. Gravity pulls the fluid to it and leaves air in the top. Take the caliper off the car but leave the rotor between the pads and bleed with the valve at a high point. You will get your air out. ... pita to figure out. ....

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