The 10 year restoration of my 1966 BJ8 is about completed and I am having
trouble getting the brakes bled. I replaced all brake lines, master
cylinder, and brake servo, I filled the brake reservoir with synthetic
brake fluid and bled the brakes. After bleeding I find that the brake
pedal is still soft and spongey. I have to pump the brake pedal to get
braking action. So, I bled the brakes again and saw no air bubbles
exiting at the wheel cylinders and calipers nor at the servo bleed screw.
I checked all the fittings and have found no leaks. Is it necessary for
me to remove the brake master cylinder and bench bleed it? Will this solve
the problem?
Bernie
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