Contour Enthusiasts Group Archives Forums Modifications Brakes Brake problem... Help plz

Today I did the front brakes, first did the left side put SVT sized rotors and calipers and bleed it. I took it for a spin and the pedal feel was fine.

Then I did the right side and bleed it again but this time the pedal just goes almost all the way down. I gotta pump the pedal a few times for it to hold at the top. There are no leaks or anything and if I press hard it holds but almost at where the brake pedal hits the floor mats. I bled the right side a couple of more times but still no luck

The other thing is that on the right hand side I can move the pads while the brakes are depressed (all the other corners are pretty snug)

What should I do? Bleed the whole system?

The brake system is LF/RR and RF/LR circuits. When you disturb one part of the circuit (LF for example), I think you're supposed to bleed it's rear counterpart. Go bleed 'em all.

If you did not get the wire retaining spring clips properly back in place, you will have a low pedal.

It is also possible to damage the master cylinder if you pushed the piston calipers back too quickly. I make it a point to open the bleed ports when I push the pistons in so that I do not force dirty fluid backward in the system. If the fluid is dirty enough and you push the piston back too quickly, you can collapse the cups in the master cylinder. If you do, you need to either rebuild or replace the master cylinder.

Check the retaining spring clips first, then bleed the entire system again to make sure that there is no remaining air. If neither of these things solve your problem, you will probably need to replace the master cylinder.

Also make sure you have plenty of fluid handy. You'll need to top up the master cyl. a few times if your bleeding all the lines. Make sure you don't pump the master cylinder dry or you'll have a heck of time getting all the air out.

If you can move the right pad around when the pedal is pressed, your not getting any pressure on that side or there is something very wrong with th caliper/piston.

Just fixed it
It was the retainer clips... Thanks a lot for the help and the tips