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Bleeding Help

Postby TOOLMAN » Thu Aug 15, 2019 6:02 am

So I just finished up some brake work on my Bronco. Keep in mind I have the GM disc brake conversion up front. Here's the situation: I had a leaky front brake line. Decided that I would replace both of them with SS braided lines. I also decided to replace the pads in front, and add a GM style proportioning valve and thus, ended up replacing the M/C (Corvette style). I also replaced one caliper because it got brake fluid in places and that ate some of the lower rubber bits. Problem is, I still have a super spongy pedal. I've bench bled the M/C twice and have tried bleeding this thing four times (twice with a vacuum pump, and twice with someone in the seat pumping the brakes). I'm getting a little frustrated banghead! Is there something I'm missing or not doing?
Wilma - 71 1/2 Wagon; 3 1/2" WH lift, 1" BL, NP435, Chebby disc front, WH twin stick D20, EFI 302, Cool hood scoop, mucho cancer; purchased in 1990.
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Re: Bleeding Help

Postby Viperwolf1 » Thu Aug 15, 2019 6:35 pm

Make sure you have enough pedal travel to get the air out. If you have an adjustable length rod you can raise the pedal position to push more fluid.
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