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Old 08-11-20, 01:23 PM
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Default Brake line accident!

So I was getting started changing my front brakes and accidentally loosened and removed the brake line that attaches to the caliper. About a half teaspoon or less of brake fluid drained out. Now when I pump the brakes there is a lot of play on the brake pedal and little braking.

What do I need to do to correct this problem?
Thanks!
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You have air in the brake line and maybe the caliper. You need to bleed the caliper and line.
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Originally Posted by JNHorvath
So I was getting started changing my front brakes and accidentally loosened and removed the brake line that attaches to the caliper. About a half teaspoon or less of brake fluid drained out. Now when I pump the brakes there is a lot of play on the brake pedal and little braking.

What do I need to do to correct this problem?
Thanks!
Originally Posted by DennisMik
You have air in the brake line and maybe the caliper. You need to bleed the caliper and line.
X2^^^^^^^^ Since you opened up the system to air now......
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