Update: Fixed my Caliper but I have lights on now!

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steelcity
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Car: 2007 Infiniti M35x
Location: Chicago, IL

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Let me post an update:

I just finally got the caliper taken care of. The pedal is no longer a sponge. I filled up my brake fluid close to the top so there is no room for air. Then I pulled out a Mageyver move!!
I cut off the tube from an old can of "fix a flat" that I had and I taped it with masking tape to an empty water bottle. I made sure no air can get in there. The tube fit snug right over the valve on the caliper. So I loosened the valve, brake fluid started dripping. I left the bottle hanging there and I went to pump the brake a few times. Got a good amount of brake fluid into the bottle. Before removing the tube off the valve I made sure everything was tight and sure enough....the brake line that goes into the brake cylinder was not tight enough. So I tightened it and removed the tube with bottle. Slapped my wheel back on and took it for a test drive and I had no problem with the pedal. BUT!!!!!!!!! I have a new problem.....

The "Brake Slip" light is on AND the "VDC" light is on. What now?


TDot
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You said you filled the fluid up before but not after. Those lights are real finicky with the level. Check one more time.

steelcity
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Car: 2007 Infiniti M35x
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Yes but it's at a good level right now. Should I add a little more you think?

steelcity
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TDot wrote:You said you filled the fluid up before but not after. Those lights are real finicky with the level. Check one more time.
You're the man Tdot...

That's exactly what it was. Didn't even cross my mind. Thank you.


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