brake problems

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Asked by crumbob Dec 08, 2014 at 03:42 PM about the 1997 Chevrolet Malibu LS Sedan FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have bled my brake I might just be doing it in the wrong order but, the pedal is hard before I start the car but when I start it the brake pedal loses pressure I haven't bled the back but I only changed a rubber line on the front passenger side need help

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When you start the enging you have the vacuum booster helping you push brakes. Just start bleeding from the passenger rear and work your way to the driver's front. Patience

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