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05-29-2017, 12:29 AM | #1 |
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Brake bleed query
The car (41 SD convert) is new to me and I'm seeing some little weeping at the M/C boot.
Wheel cylinders appear to be in good shape (not weeping) and car stops OK. I'm fixing to put a kit through the M/C and flush the system. Can I confirm the bleed order? Right rear wheel, then the left rear, right front and lastly left front. Anything else I should be doing? Many thanks T |
05-29-2017, 12:36 AM | #2 |
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Re: Brake bleed query
That's the right sequence. (I assume you know to bench bleed the mc). You may want to check the wheel cylinders a little closer. If the mc is bad, the wheel cylinders may be on their way out, even if not leaking
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05-29-2017, 01:37 AM | #3 |
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Re: Brake bleed query
No need to bench bleed a single circuit M/C. Best not to push the pedal all the way to the floor either when bleeding. Might be time to do your lines...
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05-29-2017, 02:57 AM | #4 |
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Re: Brake bleed query
It's an "older resto" (my guess about 15 years back) so I'll decide about the lines when I see what I get from the flush. Rubber looks OK, but we'll see.
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05-29-2017, 08:06 AM | #5 | |
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Re: Brake bleed query
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I would at the very minimum open up the wheel cylinders and inspect them. My guess is you'll find a lot of "gunk" caused by moisture entering the system through the past fifteen years. If I am correct, you may most likely (simply) clean them out and reassemble. As a rule of thumb, bleeding starts with the cylinder that is the furthest from the master. Then, move to the next furthest, etc.
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05-29-2017, 09:30 AM | #6 |
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05-29-2017, 09:50 AM | #7 | |
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From my experience here in Wisconsin, the summers being typically very humid, a guy can safely go two to three years prior to any adverse effects showing up.
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