2002 Saturn SL1

2002 SATURN SL1
220,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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SCOOTER2888
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I just replaced the front calipers and pads (both sides). I bled the brakes and topped up the fluid but now the brakes bottom out. When I press hard to the floor the brakes skid. Do I need to bleed them again, I must be missing something.
Aug 9, 2010 at 2:46 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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If you bleed all the air out of your brake's to make the make pedal firmer you need to clean and adjust your rear brake's.That will make all the difference in the world.
Aug 9, 2010 at 2:55 PM
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SCOOTER2888
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thank you. I will do that tomorrow as I work outside and it is raining now.
Aug 9, 2010 at 3:24 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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If you haven't bled all four wheel's you going to want to do that.Before you adjust the rear brake's.
Aug 9, 2010 at 4:00 PM
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