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    Hi,

    I have a Golf mk4 GTI 1.8t 2003.

    Some hard brake lines were broken (rust) so I've replaced 3 of them.

    I tried a full brake bleeding with my Power Bleeder, no problem with the front left/right and the rear right.....

    BUT ABSOLUTELY NOTHING from the Rear Left !!

    First I've checked the brake line disconnected from the caliper (maybe the caliper was faulty)
    ===> got 1 drop of fluid every 10-20 sec... )
    Then I thought that the brake line was bad So I bought 2 new one (from VW and a brake specialist) :
    =====> Same problem no fluid

    So if anyone can explain what could be the problem ?
    ABS pump, master cyl, the brake line ???

    I have VCDS if needed

    Thanks a lot
     
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    The hose to the rear caliper which is crimped to the line, is that new?
     
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    Hi,

    Thanks for the reply.

    Everything is new x2
     
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    Did you use any line clamps on the rear caliper hoses? Can you get more fluid to flow by pressing the brake pedal? Do you have a system like VCDS that allows you to do basic settings on the ABS pump?
     
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    follow the pipe back to the abs pump and see if you can get fluid if you just un nip that connector. ?
    Audi 80 tdi avant with 360,000 miles...
     
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    No, I use only the same parts found on ETKA/ETSA and that's what I ordered and installed.

    Yes I have VCDS

    I'm going to swap the left rear with the left right brake line directly on the hydraulics unit

    I suppose :
    - fluid from left rear = hydraulics unics unit faulty
    - fluid from rear right = I bought bad brake lines

    Right ?
     
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    Ok I'll see thanks
     
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    Quote Originally Posted by zollaf View Post
    follow the pipe back to the abs pump and see if you can get fluid if you just un nip that connector. ?
    No fluid

    If I disconnect those from the master cyl for ex yes there is
     
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    Quote Originally Posted by DeadEye View Post
    I'm going to swap the left rear with the left right brake line directly on the hydraulics unit
    They use different sized fittings, M10 and M12
     
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    I know I've changed them myself
    M12 master cylinder
    M10 pipes to calipers

    It was just an example.
     
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