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jbow1076 Samba Member
Joined: August 10, 2004 Posts: 55
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Posted: Mon May 08, 2006 3:37 pm Post subject: Brake Problems |
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I just replaced the master cylinder and fear wheel cylinders on my 1970 fastback. I have bled the brakes and I can't get the pedal to rise up to where it usually is. When I press on the brake, I don't get pressure till almost the floor, unless I pump it up a couple of times and then it engages sooner. It doesn't appear that I have air in the lines, but I don't feel confident in my brakes right now. Does any have any suggestion? |
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Notched Samba Member
Joined: January 19, 2003 Posts: 2365 Location: Pacific Northwest
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Posted: Mon May 08, 2006 4:42 pm Post subject: |
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Did you bleed all four? _________________ Phillip Bradfield
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Tram Samba Socialist
Joined: May 02, 2003 Posts: 22697 Location: Still Feelin' the Bern- Once you've felt it you can't un- feel it.
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Posted: Mon May 08, 2006 4:44 pm Post subject: |
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Rear brake adjustment too loose. Here's a test- Pull your E brake on. Is the pedal higher now? If so, adjust the rear brakes. _________________ Немає виправдання для війни! Я з Україною.
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COFBack Samba Member
Joined: July 05, 2005 Posts: 2148 Location: Colorado Springs
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Posted: Tue May 09, 2006 5:39 am Post subject: |
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Sounds to me like you need another trip around the bleed cycle
Remember that the order you go around matters. Sorry I don't have my bentley with me but I think it is FR, FL, RL, RR
PUSH to the floor
Open
Close
RELEASE
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