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  1. 01-19-2009, 06:00 PM #1
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    Angry Brake problems

    On my 280z I'm having problems with the brakes.the frount calipers are not getting any fluid.but the back is geting some pressure.but in order to stop the car I haft to press the petal then press it hard agin to stop the car.does any one no wats happning that could help ma?
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  2. 01-19-2009, 07:00 PM #2
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    master cylinder

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  3. 01-20-2009, 10:34 AM #3
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    I allready checkes that.its good.the baek works.but the front get no pressure at all.
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  4. 01-20-2009, 10:57 AM #4
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    bleed it? could be either bubbles or in rare cases something clogging it. (only seen this one on a friend's civic and that's cause some sand/debris got in while he was bleeding)
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  5. 01-20-2009, 10:59 AM #5
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    how do you kno they arent getting pressure??? just cus they dont clamp down doesnt meen no pressure.... are you 100% the calipers are goood?when is the last time u had a brake system flush?
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  6. 01-20-2009, 11:50 AM #6
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    are you leaking any fluid from anywhere?
    TOO BIG
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  7. 01-20-2009, 08:02 PM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by g-ridda
    how do you kno they arent getting pressure??? just cus they dont clamp down doesnt meen no pressure.... are you 100% the calipers are goood?when is the last time u had a brake system flush?
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