mk4 golf brake issues

[Thatcham]

 brake problems



Hello ,
 mk4 gti turbo 1999 replaced rear pads , loosened master cylinder cap , used wind back tool replaced pads put back together all good , then brake pedal spongy so eezi-bled system in correct order no bubbles in system all runs clear with new dot4 ,but still spongy brakes are crap and fronts seem to being doing all the work , no leeks on car so what the hell is going on - really need help or its torch time !!!!

[Dalo Harkin]

have you checked you connection pipe to the master cylinder hasn't come out/ loose

[Thatcham]

I haven't but I will do this - do you think I should bleed the 2 bleed nipples on the master cylinder maybe ?
 any help would be really appreciated , many thanks

[gm8]

worst brakes ever to bleed in my opinion , yes bleed the MC but getting a decent pedal can take a lot of fluid. ABS pump may need bled also

[Thatcham]

right ill give that a go , and yes nearly done 2 litres of dot4 already ! still hopefully ill suss it - thanks again for the help much appreciated

[Chris.]

Shouldnt need to bleed if you only swapped pads.

[Wazzzer]

Indeed. I've just fitted and bled my Brembo 4pots and got a decent pedal, it took me 3 attempts on each caliper and the master cylinder though. I still think I can get it better but I'm giving it a week to shake up any air left in there...