I have an issue that I don't remember ever having before. I had a leaky rear
brake cylinder that I replaced on my TR4A along with new shoes. While I was
at it (oh no) I saw that the rubber hoses on the rear brakes seemed like they
were starting to crack, so I also replaced those. I then proceeded to bleed
the entire system using DOT 5 silicone which has been in there since I
acquired the car 6 years ago.
I bled all 4 wheels, RR, RL, FR, FL and had a nice hard pedal. I started the
car to go for a drive and the pedal went to the floor. Hmmmmm.....bubbles in
the fluid I thought. I let the car sit for a week, rebled all 4 wheels to a
hard pedal.....start the car.....same thing. I've now done this 3 times.
I DO NOT have any brake assist/booster on the system. The easy fix is to
bleed the brakes with the car running but that doesn't seem right. What am I
doing wrong ???
Many thanks for any insight.
Bud Precht
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