1996 Honda Civic BRAKE PROBLEMS PLEASE HELP

HONDACIVIC96

MEMBER
1996 HONDA CIVIC

So the other day I noticed a loss of pressure in my brakes. I thought I would just need to bleed them and when I started on the front left brakes I noticed my pads were shot, so I replaced the brake pads. While doing so I also noticed I would need a new caliper for the front left so I replaced that as well. Figuring that this would fix it, I started to try and bleed it (with the help of my brother pumping the brakes). I noticed that the front left brake was not putting out enough pressure to squirt out the brake fluid all nice as it should. I checked the bleeds on both the back two drums and the front right. They all bled fine with ample pressure to squirt it out. Thinking there might be a clog in the brake hose or the brake line I took them all off and there were no clogs at all. I don't know what it's called I refer it to as the "spider web" that is connected to all brake lines and the brake master cylinder and it feels like the line I had taken off had some pressure but not enough to push the brake fluid through. I re-installed the brake line and hose. Checked the calipers and everything to make sure there's no gunk. Anyone have any idea what might be wrong? Still doesnt bleed properly.

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STEVEW84

MECHANIC
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This is what I would do. Start with the Right rear bleeder. Open and leave it open. Put your finger over the bleeder while it is still open and have someone pump the pedal. If fluid comes out at a high amount of pressure then you know that one is ok. When you find the bleeder that there is no/little pressure coming out then remove the brake hose and see if it is gets better. I would get a bad brake hose somewhere. Also, air in the brakes does not just happen. There had have been a reason for air to get into the system. If you lost pressure in the brake pedal and it kept going to the floor when you pressing it then I would get you have a leak somewhere. Either a line, hose, or internal leak in the master cylinder. If you need more help just reply. HTH.