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97 chevrolet cavalier with no to little brakes and bottoming out brake pedal

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Old August 25th, 2012, 4:29 PM
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Well today i tried to change my wheel bearing in my car and i put a prybar inbetween the two brake pads and gently moved them back into place and slipped it back on and now i have no to little brakes in my car and the back brakes seem to grab still. It also has ABS all around.
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I have tried Pumping the brakes while running and pumping them while off and i tried gently pumping them while off as well and still the same.
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Did you open the bleeders or disconnect any lines? You can try bleeding the brakes, it might help.
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Originally Posted by oldchevy
Did you open the bleeders or disconnect any lines? You can try bleeding the brakes, it might help.
Have not tried that yet i will give it a shot when i get the chance!!
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