What the brake bleeding sequence for my 95 prizm? How do I know if the brake lines need to be repaired?

Bleed master cylinder ,with brake lines disconnected,then connect brake lines and bleed each brake line at master cylinder. then right rear brake,then left rear brake,then right front brake and last,left front brake.

What sequence did you use? You either didnt do it correctly or you still have air in the lines.

start at the longest line first. Have a friend pump the pedal and hold down while you open the bleed screw. close the screw and pump again open the bleed screw and repeat the operation until you get solid brake fluid. go to the next longest line and repeat the process until you get to the last line . keep an eye on the reservoir level at all times

air in brake line

The brake system bleeding procedure differs for ABS and non-ABS vehicles. The following procedure pertains only to non-ABS vehicles. For details on bleeding ABS equipped vehicles, refer to the ABS procedures later in this section.

WARNING Make sure the master cylinder contains clean DOT 3 brake fluid at all times during the procedure.

1. The master cylinder must be bled first if it is suspected of containing air. Bleed the master cylinder as follows:
   1. Position a container under the master cylinder to catch the brake fluid.
   2. Loosen the left front brake line (front upper port) at the master cylinder and allow the fluid to flow from the front port.
   3. Connect the line and tighten to 24 ft. lbs. (32 Nm).
   4. Have an assistant depress the brake pedal slowly one time and hold it down, while you loosen the front line to expel air from the master cylinder. Tighten the line, then release the brake pedal. Repeat until all air is removed from the master cylinder.
   5. Tighten the brake line to 24 ft. lbs. (32 Nm) when finished.
   6. Repeat these steps for the right front brake line (rear upper port) at the master cylinder.
      

WARNING Do not allow brake fluid to spill on or come in contact with the vehicle' finish, as it will remove the paint. In case of a spill, immediately flush the area with water.

1. If a single line or fitting was the only hydraulic line disconnected, then only the caliper(s) or wheel cylinder(s) affected by that line must be bled. If the master cylinder required bleeding, then all calipers and wheel cylinders must be bled in the proper sequence:
   1. Right rear
   2. Left front
   3. Left rear
   4. Right front
2. Bleed the individual calipers or wheel cylinders as follows:
   1. Place a suitable wrench over the bleeder screw and attach a clear plastic hose over the screw end.
   2. Submerge the other end in a transparent container of brake fluid.
   3. Loosen the bleed screw, then have an assistant apply the brake pedal slowly and hold it down. Close the bleed screw, then release the brake pedal. Repeat the sequence until all air is expelled from the caliper or cylinder.
   4. When finished, tighten the bleed screw to 97 inch lbs. (11 Nm) for the front, or 66 inch lbs. (7.5 Nm) for the rear.
3. Check the pedal for a hard feeling with the engine not running. If the pedal is soft, repeat the bleeding procedure until a firm pedal is obtained.

Fig. 1: Loosen the front brake line in order to bleed the master cylinder

Fig. 2: Connect a bleed hose from the bleed valve on the front caliper to a jar of brake fluid

Fig. 3: Always follow the lettered sequence when bleeding the hydraulic brake system

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Do not drive the vehicle until it has been repaired. You will endanger your own life and others. The problem could be worn out brake pads and brake shoes, leaking brake fluid at the wheel cylinders or calipers. Have you checked the brake fluid reservoir to see if it needs fluid? Make sure it is full of brake fluid. With the engine running, pump the brake pedal several times. If it comes back up, then slowly bleeds back down, youv;e either got air in the brake lines or you are leaking brake fluid. You need to have the brakes repaired as soon as possible.

bleed each separately

get a hayes repair manul from the auto parts store that will tell you every thing youneed to know

It takes time, do you know the sequence to bleed the brakes? Most cars r different. And you have to keep pouring brake fluid, That is a two person job. Make sure all lines r connected to MC and not leaking. After a while if nothing comes out MC could be diffective.

you need to bleed the brakes,,get any air in the system out.....but make sure you fix that leak or the pipe or what ever is wrong first,,,,then get help bleeding the brakes ,,,you kinda have to no how to bleed them though you need 2 people one pumping the brakes the other bleeding the calipers,,,,