Q: I blew the right front caliper on my dodge ram (2001) 1500 v6 magnum. I have no oil coming out of any brake front or back. Hiw do

asked by on June 11, 2017

I've replaced the front drivers side brake caliper. Cant bleed the lines. There isnt any fluid coming out of any bleeder. How do I kniw if its the master cylinder, or brake booster. Even pumping brakes does nothing. Master cylinder is full.

My car has 220000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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