I am working on a 98 Tahoe and have replaced everything out back, (wheel cylinders, shoes, springs, turned drums) then had it power bleed b/c of the ABS. That was a couple weeks ago. Yesterday, I replaced the front pads, turned the rotors and repacked bearings and replaced grease seals. Though stopping is better, it still seems a bit soft. Is it necessary to replace the fluid? Could this be a brake booster or MC issue?
Also, when I removed the rotor, I was able to remove the castle nut without the use of a socket, just with my fingers. OK? The Chiltons manual for this truck blows donkey balls, but it did say to only torque that nut to 12 ft/lbs, then back off a full flat? Is that right?
Thanks for the help.