bleeding brakes

2005 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
109,000 MILES • 1.3L • 6 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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Changed the pads and calipers and rotors on TDI. Driver side will not bleed.
Jul 29, 2018 at 2:44 AM
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When you mean not bleed do you mean not fluid comes out or that air keeps coming out of the bleeder? If the fluid is not coming out I would crack the line loose at the caliper and then push on the pedal to see of the caliper is getting pressure and it is a bleeder issue. If no pressure is observed I would expect the brake flex hose from the frame to the caliper. Here is a video and guide below to help you bleed the brake system correctly.

https://youtu.be/w7gUsj2us0U

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-bleed-or-flush-a-car-brake-system

and

https://youtu.be/WDxvEQrMkBg

Please run down these guides and report back.
Jul 31, 2018 at 12:09 PM
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