I just changed my front brakes on the passenger side. While I was taking off the caliper, I loosened a bolt which had some brake fluid spill out. I tightened it as quickly as possible and then reassembled the brakes. Now I have no brake power. Did I destroy my brakes buy loosening the wrong bolt? Is this the reason for no power?

Btw, I have a 99 4runner 3.4L, 4wd.

Thanks.

 

You let air in the line. If it works its way to the ABS or master, you need specialized equipt to rebleed the system. Try bleeding the brakes.

 

Sounds like you opened the bleeder screw. You will have to bleed the brakes. You can buy a mighty vac http://www.mityvac.com/pages/products_hvpo.asp at most auto parts stores. Otherwise you will need two people. Suggest you consider taking the car somewhere and having the brake system flushed. Bleeding brakes is simple but it could take you hours if you are unfamiliar with the task.

 

This is a safety issue. It needs to be done correctly.

 

yes take it some were! specially if you dont even know what you loosened! it is a rather important system on the truck!

 

you need to bleed your brake system to remove the air that went in when you opened the bolt.. and btw, it's a 3.4L not a 3.6L.

 

Thanks.

Ok thanks. I've been looking for a good write up but can't seem to find one. I found one here. How does it sound?

 

What kind of safety issue? Thanks.

 

Thanks everyone for your replies.

 

That should do it.

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Seriously?? How hard is it to figure out that lack of braking i.e stopping is a serious safety issue?

 

I thought you were talking about during the bleeding process, not the after effects.