Brake problem

NISSAN ALTIMA
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BOOYAU
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200 Nissan Altima SE, 91000+, 4cyln: When I step on the brakes I need to apply more than the normal amount of pressure. I just changed my brake pads, brake discs and one of the calipers. Do I need to change\add in brake fluid or is there something else going on with the car?

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Jul 9, 2007 at 1:47 PM
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LOU P
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anytime the brake hydraulic fluid is lost like when you replace a caliper, you need to flush the system to bleed the air out of the system . if not your pedal will feel soft and spongy and it will take more force to apply the brakes to stop the car.
Apr 7, 2016 at 7:30 PM
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