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Post spongy brakes I need help bleeding I think
I have been trying to bleed the brakes solo and I think I'm sucking air into the system. I have brakes but I have to pump up pressure. I think I need a pedal pumper and be able to watch the flow. Here is my setup cuz everyone asks

JBG booster kit
Disc disc proportion valve
Gm rear calipers
3/4 ton front brakes
New lines from Mc down to axles
Have no leaks as far as I can see.
Bleed valves are up as much as possible
Booster has vac
Adjusted pin on booster into Mc

I bought a mity vac but it seems to be a little hard to keep it sealed

Any advice


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I can swing by one eve and assist.

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I assume your doing one wheel at a time. I always start with the furthest back from the mc - passenger rear then work my way forward.

You really need someone to pump the brakes while you open and class the bleed screw.

I open. Pump 3-4 times then pedal all the way down close screw. Let up on pedal. Then pedal down and open screw. Then close screw. Pedal release. Pedal down. Open screw. Repeat 6 or 7 times until no air bubbles seen.

Sometimes it helps to not open the bleeder fully as some air sneaks in at the screw. Also I always run a clear tube off the bleeder screw into a bottle to help the mess and watch.

This works for me but your mileage will vary ;)

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Post Re: spongy brakes I need help bleeding I think
Ive had lousy luck with vacuum bleeders. Youre on the right track getting help.


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If all else fails,I have this.It will suck the Chrome off a trailer hitch.


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It's just almost impossible to do it solo. I prefer old school bleeding procedure and closing the bleeder on a down stroke


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I have only gravity bleed once. But got lucky. Usually have to get the wife to help

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I would prefer aanother person to put eyes on it as I'm not subjective anymore. I'm kinda pissed;)


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I'll be heading up ur way Saturday morning to swap my trailers, I could swing by early.

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where are you located I have a pressure bleeder. Alex


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I'm in Se aurora. . That Would Be Awesome For Sat Morning.


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