I have slight brake when in reverse but no brakes moving forward?

ITSYBITSYMOUSE

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2007 FORD EDGE
3.5L
V6
4WD
AUTOMATIC
180,000 MILES

I just replaced my master cylinder, brake booster, hydraulic lines to master, front calipers and pads and rubber brake lines. I have slight brake when in reverse but no brakes moving forward. When bleeding brakes get slight pressure but as soon as the car is off pressure goes away. Have bled the system about four times and still nothing.

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KEN L

MASTER CERTIFIED MECHANIC
48,258 POSTS

This is because you have air inside the ABS controller, you must connect a scanner and open the valves as you bleed the system. Here is a video on how to do the job. You can get a scanner on amazon for about $150.00.

https://amzn.to/3qiuQ9w

Here is the video on how to bleed the system while opening the valves:

https://youtu.be/nQRnKyVyMuQ

Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.