If the other suggestions like bench bleeding the MC have not worked for
you, you might want to try the gravity feed method of opening all the
bleeders (with appropriate tubes and catch jars) and leaving the car in
that position for a day or two while topping up the MC.
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Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2001 13:23:07 -0500
From: "Sullivan, John G, SOBUS" <sullij@ATT.COM>
Subject: Brakes
Ok, I do need some help! Hard to admit.
I have been working on may brakes for a month or two. I have replaced the
wheel cylinders and shoes on the rear, the master cylinder and installed
rebuilt calipers from TRF. Now I have replaced the fluid with DOT 5
(silicon): However, I can't seem to get the brakes bleed.
I am using the miti vac tool, starting at the right rear, then left rear,
right front, right front. I most cases I am getting 50 lbs of vacuum before
I open the bleed screw. I then close the screw and rebuild the vacuum.
Initially I didn't see any fluid making it down to the wheel, now I do, but
still lots of air. I asked my wife Jane to work the pedal and tried the old
fashion way and get the same results.
Am I not being patient enough? I can't see the pwda as an issue; although, I
didn't remove or rebuild it.
I do remember doing my clutch hydraulics and after a good period I could
feel the system "firm up." I have more that than nothing because when I do
press the pedal the shoes/calipers expand.
Any comments are appreciated.
John
William Whitmoyer
69 TR6
90 BMW iX
91 CRX Si
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