Feel stupid -> Replaced brake fluid, but now front brake won't work!!!

Posted by Sung on September 22, 2001 at 12:11:06:

I am really hoping someone out there can help. I just got a 96 savage about a month ago. I decided to change the brake pads today and did that without too much trouble. I found out though that in doing so I needed to open up the brake fluid reservoir, fill it up, and than bleed any excess air out per the Clymer manual. My problem is though is that even though I can bleed out brake fluid from the bleed valve, pressure is not building up no matter how many times I depress the brake caliper. I think I have pressed front brakes a few hundred times and still no change. To my knowledge I have done everything right. WHat am I doing wrong?!!! Feel free to email me.

Thanks so much!!!

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