pkmh
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Hello everyone. Last time I was here was when I was rebuilding my HD8 SU's and I must say, all is very well with them now (terrific in fact).
Now I have a new headache regarding the brakes. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Last week, I attempted to bleed all my front and rear brakes, with my friend at the pedal and myself at each brake nipple, starting with the passenger rear, then the driver rear, etc. and through a coordinated effort when to open and close the nipples.
During the process, my friend indicated to me how resistance was been felt on the pedal and I noticed at each brake nipple how air and fluid would be discharging. but after numerous attempts, the pedal just ended up spongy or having no resistance. For the moment, I have to assume the bleeding process was done conventional and correctly.
All brakes have been rebuilt (front) and replaced (rear), with all new flexible lines and a newly installed brake master cylinder. We did noticed two leaks occurring at the brake reservoir and the master cylinder's brake line leading from the unit. Those leaks have since been repaired.
I will try bleeding again. Maybe those two leaks are the cause of my failed attempts. If attempts should fail, I thought about the idea of installing a type of air tight flexible tube above the reservoir and applying pressure during the bleeding process. This may require a third hand.
Another thought...Because the rear brake cylinders were discharging fluid and air, then can I assume the brake booster is functioning correctly (or enough so I do not have to bypass it with a new brake line, which is what I intend to do if it should be rendered useless).
Any other thoughts or advice?
Thanks for any input.
Paul
Now I have a new headache regarding the brakes. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Last week, I attempted to bleed all my front and rear brakes, with my friend at the pedal and myself at each brake nipple, starting with the passenger rear, then the driver rear, etc. and through a coordinated effort when to open and close the nipples.
During the process, my friend indicated to me how resistance was been felt on the pedal and I noticed at each brake nipple how air and fluid would be discharging. but after numerous attempts, the pedal just ended up spongy or having no resistance. For the moment, I have to assume the bleeding process was done conventional and correctly.
All brakes have been rebuilt (front) and replaced (rear), with all new flexible lines and a newly installed brake master cylinder. We did noticed two leaks occurring at the brake reservoir and the master cylinder's brake line leading from the unit. Those leaks have since been repaired.
I will try bleeding again. Maybe those two leaks are the cause of my failed attempts. If attempts should fail, I thought about the idea of installing a type of air tight flexible tube above the reservoir and applying pressure during the bleeding process. This may require a third hand.
Another thought...Because the rear brake cylinders were discharging fluid and air, then can I assume the brake booster is functioning correctly (or enough so I do not have to bypass it with a new brake line, which is what I intend to do if it should be rendered useless).
Any other thoughts or advice?
Thanks for any input.
Paul