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by Steve Barnhart on October 18th, 2004

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On my '03 Ranger with ABS, I installed new pads. I compressed the pistons on the caliper with a c-clamp. They wont pump up and are spongy. I didnt open the brake line, and it is full. Do I need to bleed them? Is something else wrong?

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  • by Jack Scotty on February 21st, 2005

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    Yes. What might have happened was that you either failed to open the cap on the master cylinder when compressing the calipers or you stepped on the brake pedal prior to closing the cap. Either action will draw air into the line.

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