droppedlexus Posted September 24, 2005 Share Posted September 24, 2005 I just changed the front and rear brakes on my 98 gs400, after changing them I notice that my brake pedal goes almost to the floor to stop....should I bleed the calipars? and if so is this the same as any other car???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboGS300 Posted September 24, 2005 Share Posted September 24, 2005 I just changed the front and rear brakes on my 98 gs400, after changing them I notice that my brake pedal goes almost to the floor to stop....should I bleed the calipars? and if so is this the same as any other car???? ← Yes you need to bleed the brakes, I'm asssuming you opened the bleed screws, you should also change the fluid as well DOT4 Synthetic. <_< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKperformance Posted September 25, 2005 Share Posted September 25, 2005 Have you driven the car yet or did you not because the pedal went to the floor with no resistance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbarhorst2 Posted September 25, 2005 Share Posted September 25, 2005 Right SK. The first brake application after replacing brake pads will go pretty low because you are pushing out the piston again. Press the brake pedal a few times before you judge. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droppedlexus Posted September 25, 2005 Author Share Posted September 25, 2005 I have driven the car, I pumped the brakes when I was done...when driving the car stops but the break pedal goes almost to the floor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKperformance Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 I would guess you got air in the system then. BTW did you lube the cailper pistons and sliders before installing the new pads? As well as adding anti squeel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboGS300 Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 I would guess you got air in the system then.BTW did you lube the cailper pistons and sliders before installing the new pads? As well as adding anti squeel? ← Don't forget the shim kit as well <_< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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