bleeding brakes

2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
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HARLEYCMT
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Brakes problem V8 Four Wheel Drive Automatic

2002 chevy 2500hd
brake line rusted thru i replaced brake line and bled brakes rr,lr,rf,lf have some brakes but not getting full pedal are there any steps or items that also need done to get a better pedal?
Jan 16, 2010 at 9:48 PM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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What happens is the ABS controller getting air trapped in it you will need to take it to a shop that can open the valves while bleeding the system this a a common problem.

This guide can help

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

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers
Jan 16, 2010 at 10:23 PM
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