ay, December 2, 2007 8:39:25 AM
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] brake bleeding
Only one thing I would recommend different. Don't pump the pedal.
Crack the bleeder, have the helper push the pedal to the floor and
hold it, close the bleeder. Repeat until you see no more air bubbles.
>From the Baer
exactly! my bad on the poor wording.
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From: Mike Holleman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] brake bleeding
Only one thing I would recommend different. Don't pump the p
can shoot fluid across the shop
floor." Plus if the master cylinder was dry, don't forget to bench bleed it
first.
Mike
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From: mike f
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Sent: Sunday, December 02, 2007 8:39 AM
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] brake bleeding
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I have never had a booster go bad.
hope this helps
mike
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Sent: Saturday, December 1, 2007 10:12:58 AM
Subject: [Chevelle-list] brake bleeding
Hi guys was wondering about the
ct to realize you are in a hurry.
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From: "Rick Schaefer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: Sat, 1 Dec 2007 12:36:16
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Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] brake bleeding
On a 72, there
On a 72, there is a "button" on the end of the prop valve. Originally
it has a rubber cover, but that may be gone. When bleeding, the button is
suppose to be held in.I've heard of numerous people who claim that they
bled the brakes without pushing in the button & had no problem.
Boo
Hi guys was wondering about the correct way to bleed the disc/drum power
brake system on a 70 chevelle? I think i read some where that you need to hold
open the prop valve while bleeding (?) does the booster require vacumn during
bleeding? is there a way to tell if the booster is bad? if the mas
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Lessenberry
Sent: Monday, May 24, 2004 7:23 AM
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Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Brake bleeding
>
>I am thinking of getting another quart of brake fluid and go through the
>whole bleed
Thanks Bill and Pete, you guys were right on! The night I was getting the
low pedal I actually re-adjusted all the shoes to have a slight drag, but
never went back to check the pedal. After your emails - first thing I did
was pump the pedal - turned out to be nice and firm at the top. Went
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Sent: Monday, May 24, 2004 4:16 PM
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Brake bleeding
> > From: Krister Meister <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> snip
> >>Continued to RR, RF and then LF until no
> more air bubbles. Brake pedal was only firm towards the end of travel.
> Went t
> From: Krister Meister <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
snip
>>Continued to RR, RF and then LF until no
more air bubbles. Brake pedal was only firm towards the end of travel.
Went through the whole bleeding sequence again. Brake pedal got a
little
better, but still travels half way before it starts to get
I am thinking of getting another quart of brake fluid and go through the
whole bleed sequence again. Should the pedal be firm at the top, middle?
The pedal should be firm at the top, say 1/2 to 3/4" pedal travel. One
thing you should check is the brake shoe adjustment. If the shoes are not
ad
I've got manual drum brakes and after finding several brake leaks that
emptied and gunked up the master cylinder. Replaced all wheel cylinders,
flex lines and half the metal lines. Blew each line and master cylinder
clean with "Brake Klean". Bled the system starting at LR. Finally got
flui
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