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Changed the 2 rear caliperson my x reg vw golf as the rightside one was siezed now i'm not getting any brakes even after i tried bleeding it. jase

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Are the calipers new, refurbished or used? If it's used then chances are they are seized or have rusty slidders that need cleaning and grease. If they are refurbished or new then there is no pressure going inside the piston so keep bleeding it till you are certain that clean new fluid is coming out of the the bleeder valve. Try bleeding the system while engine is running. The booster will be under vacuum and might do the trick. Note: exercise all safety precautions while repairing a vehicle that is operating above ground.

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