John:
I would sometimes struggle with those brakes in the solo mode and one
particular time was at my wits end trying to accomplish this task , then
someone strongly suggested using a hose in a jar with enough fluid to keep
it submerged and leaving the bleeder screw open throughout the process.(as
described in nearly every maintenance manual). As it turned out on the first
try, it worked perfectly. I have never tried it any differently since, no
longer worry with bench bleeding and have no trouble bleeding brakes solo
anymore. I just have to start with a little more fluid in the beginning.
always glad to chat about six's
Brooks
Atlanta GA
74&76 six's
----- Original Message -----
From: "Sullivan, John G, SOBUS" <sullij@ATT.COM>
To: "6 Pack List (E-mail)" <6pack@autox.team.net>
Cc: <sullij@att.net>
Sent: Monday, November 19, 2001 10:23 AM
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
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