brake problems

whstatesman2000 · #1 28-10-2008, 08:42 PM

hey guys
i have a 2000wh statesman that i changed the brake pads on and had good brakes for a week and then i lost pressure in the rear but still have front brakes but no rear have to push the pedal in half way before i get brakes.
please help

cheers

accentstencil · #2 28-10-2008, 09:30 PM

Have you checked to see if you have any fluid leaks at the rear brakes?

jamier_NZ · #3 28-10-2008, 09:52 PM

Bleed the brakes to make sure there are no air blocks in the line, also check the seals on the brake pistons. If you find that they are ok check the brake booster line is connected properly. If no luck then check that the master cylinder is working properly ie. dropping the fuild level when the pedal is depressed. Word of warning don't look directly into the reserve when some one is pressing the brake pedal. If you have ABS you need to bleed them the right way.

whstatesman2000 · #4 30-10-2008, 06:43 PM

the master cylinder was stuffed and wasnt giveing pressure to the rear so i replaced that then abs started leaking fluid everywhere. bleed the brakes more snd some other fulid came out (not brake fluid). and have been told to replace the abs part where it was leakin from as well as replace all seals and rubber hoses.