Tech Issue - Rear Brakes Won't Bleed

BigBoyDreams4 · April 25th, 2009, 10:08 AM

Because most mechanics shops charge you up the wazoo I decided to take on the task of replacing my own rear brakes and rotors.

I own a 2002 V6 mustang with an ABS system and traction control. (Found out this makes toying with the brake system a little more complicated) After battling with getting the calipers seated I finally got the brake/caliper assembly back together and ready to move onto bleeding the brake lines.

Most of the old brake fluid was flushed out after replacing the rear brakes and rotors. After replacing the bleed valves on the rear I filled up the Master cyclinder and attempted to bleed the rear lines. Nothing absolutely nothing was coming out. So I moved to the front and bleed those lines with absolutely no problem.

So I've been reading through my service manual trying to figure out what the problem is and can't seem to make a clear conclusion on the issue. There's troubleshooting options but I don't want to start experimenting and tinkering with the brake line junctions or hoses until I get more info on my situation.

I WILL NOT GIVE IN AND TURN MY CAR OVER TO THE AUTO SHOP!! so that I don't have to admit defeat can someone help me out?

C MY 4D · April 25th, 2009, 10:38 AM

Bleed the master. I think the V6 masters are the same style as the gt and cobra. There should be some bleeder screws on the side of it.

Stang Tech · April 25th, 2009, 03:12 PM

I would also check your line's and hoses they could be blocked in the rear not letting it bleed. also remove one line of the caliper and see if you get brake fluid out of it if you do then you could have a faulty caliper.

BigBoyDreams4 · April 25th, 2009, 08:16 PM

Thanks for the help fellas ... just hopin tomorrow I don't cause anymore problems haha

ewells2420 · April 25th, 2009, 09:04 PM

No idea, good question though.

April 25th, 2009, 10:08 AM	#1
BigBoyDreams4 Newbie 2002 Mustang V6 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Manassas, VA Posts: 4 iTrader: 0 reviews	Tech Issue - Rear Brakes Won't Bleed Because most mechanics shops charge you up the wazoo I decided to take on the task of replacing my own rear brakes and rotors. I own a 2002 V6 mustang with an ABS system and traction control. (Found out this makes toying with the brake system a little more complicated) After battling with getting the calipers seated I finally got the brake/caliper assembly back together and ready to move onto bleeding the brake lines. Most of the old brake fluid was flushed out after replacing the rear brakes and rotors. After replacing the bleed valves on the rear I filled up the Master cyclinder and attempted to bleed the rear lines. Nothing absolutely nothing was coming out. So I moved to the front and bleed those lines with absolutely no problem. So I've been reading through my service manual trying to figure out what the problem is and can't seem to make a clear conclusion on the issue. There's troubleshooting options but I don't want to start experimenting and tinkering with the brake line junctions or hoses until I get more info on my situation. I WILL NOT GIVE IN AND TURN MY CAR OVER TO THE AUTO SHOP!! so that I don't have to admit defeat can someone help me out?

April 25th, 2009, 10:38 AM	#2
C MY 4D Billy Weston 2003 Cobra 11.14@124.36 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 4,806 iTrader: 8 reviews	Bleed the master. I think the V6 masters are the same style as the gt and cobra. There should be some bleeder screws on the side of it. __________________ TT Build in progress....... Need work done to your car for a great price in Hampton Roads? Shoot me a PM.

April 25th, 2009, 03:12 PM	#3
Stang Tech Regular 2003 Mustang GT Vortech Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 210 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 1 reviews	I would also check your line's and hoses they could be blocked in the rear not letting it bleed. also remove one line of the caliper and see if you get brake fluid out of it if you do then you could have a faulty caliper. __________________ Ford Certified Tech Land Rover Certified Tech Ase Certified Tech Honda/ Acura Certified Tech AllData Automotive Information Specialist 03 Mustang GT Vortech V3 Intercooled 407/415 to the wheels BOOOOSSSTTTTTT

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April 25th, 2009, 08:16 PM	#4
BigBoyDreams4 Newbie 2002 Mustang V6 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Manassas, VA Posts: 4 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks for the help fellas ... just hopin tomorrow I don't cause anymore problems haha

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