Squidy brakes after changing a front wheel bearing

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   I changed the front left wheel bearing this weekend. Its a job I have done before so I am quite comfortable with it and thought it went smoothly. There is no rattle in the wheel and the nut is peened nice and tight so from that respect all is good.
However, my brakes have become noticeably more spongy ever since and they seem to be getting worse. Although the brake fluid in my master cylinder doesn't seem to be going down - perhaps it is doing so very slowly.

Any ideas on what I could have done? Is it just where the last bearings were failing it pushed the pads to a wider distance so now they are too far apart and I should make them closer? 

Or have I dislodged a brake pipe to the caliper and it is letting air in?? I cant see any signs of fluid leakage. 

Perhaps I got grease on the disc but I cleaned it up and that doesn't explain why my problem is getting worse, it was fine for the first hour and the next day was definitely worse.

Also if it isn't just my front left brake which is dodgy, I have to pump the pedal once before any of the brakes work.

Help! Thanks...

Edited by williamkay - 29 Mar 16 at 11:57

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williamkay Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 11 May 15 Status: Offline Points: 91	Post Options Post Reply Quote williamkay Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Squidy brakes after changing a front wheel bearing Posted: 29 Mar 16 at 11:56
	I changed the front left wheel bearing this weekend. Its a job I have done before so I am quite comfortable with it and thought it went smoothly. There is no rattle in the wheel and the nut is peened nice and tight so from that respect all is good. However, my brakes have become noticeably more spongy ever since and they seem to be getting worse. Although the brake fluid in my master cylinder doesn't seem to be going down - perhaps it is doing so very slowly. Any ideas on what I could have done? Is it just where the last bearings were failing it pushed the pads to a wider distance so now they are too far apart and I should make them closer? Or have I dislodged a brake pipe to the caliper and it is letting air in?? I cant see any signs of fluid leakage. Perhaps I got grease on the disc but I cleaned it up and that doesn't explain why my problem is getting worse, it was fine for the first hour and the next day was definitely worse. Also if it isn't just my front left brake which is dodgy, I have to pump the pedal once before any of the brakes work. Help! Thanks... Edited by williamkay - 29 Mar 16 at 11:57
	Will, 1983 VW T3 Caravelle 78PS 1.9 DG Engine, Watercooled

rowlesy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Vanorak murdered the murderwagen Joined: 09 Oct 05 Location: up unit! Status: Offline Points: 6466	Post Options Post Reply Quote rowlesy Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 29 Mar 16 at 20:37
	might have dislodged a seal in the master cylinder opening up the caliper too much - might of let a little air in. POST IN TECH! TAP ROOMS FOR ALONLINE.......
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williamkay Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 11 May 15 Status: Offline Points: 91	Post Options Post Reply Quote williamkay Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 29 Mar 16 at 21:03
	cheers, will do
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