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scottssoccer Samba Member
Joined: July 21, 2012 Posts: 63 Location: HELENA
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Posted: Mon May 13, 2013 8:41 pm Post subject: 1966 bug brakes. |
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i just installed a new master cylinder and two new rear rubber brake lines.i hooked up my power bleeder.all wheels bled out fine however,i still have no brakes.i loosened the push rod adjusting nut so it is all the out (towards the front of the car). |
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Fozzy Samba Member
Joined: August 22, 2012 Posts: 209 Location: United States
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Posted: Tue May 14, 2013 3:18 pm Post subject: |
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From what I've seen discussed here, the way this system functions, power bleeders do not get the air out of them very well.. find some poor dude with big thighs and head for the right rear... _________________ 65 Sedan..
Adopted 07/15/17
this is the bug I've been looking for..
71 Tin Top Westy
Adopted Dec or so 2017 |
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scottssoccer Samba Member
Joined: July 21, 2012 Posts: 63 Location: HELENA
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Posted: Tue May 14, 2013 6:51 pm Post subject: |
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I purchased the power bleeder because i usually work on this thing alone.I've never heard anything on the samba about power bleeders. |
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scottssoccer Samba Member
Joined: July 21, 2012 Posts: 63 Location: HELENA
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Posted: Tue May 14, 2013 8:01 pm Post subject: |
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I have been around this car a half a dozen times bleeding out the brakes.And still pedal goes all the way to the floor.any ideas? |
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Eric&Barb Samba Member
Joined: September 19, 2004 Posts: 24759 Location: Olympia Wash Rinse & Repeat
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Posted: Tue May 14, 2013 8:15 pm Post subject: |
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Adjust the push rod for about .040" play between it and the MC piston.
Single or dual circuit??
If that is a vacuum power bleeder, open the trash can and insert. Then invite a buddy over for some beers. Before providing the beers have your friend help you bleed the brakes. _________________ In Stereo, Where Available! |
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scottssoccer Samba Member
Joined: July 21, 2012 Posts: 63 Location: HELENA
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Posted: Tue May 14, 2013 8:28 pm Post subject: |
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I installed a new single circut ms.the power bleeder is a pro motive bleeder.It looks like a weed sprayer.To adjust the push rod ,how do i know when the rod is pushing on the ms?Currently there is no resistance on the pedal.
Last edited by scottssoccer on Wed May 15, 2013 5:00 am; edited 1 time in total |
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Eric&Barb Samba Member
Joined: September 19, 2004 Posts: 24759 Location: Olympia Wash Rinse & Repeat
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Posted: Tue May 14, 2013 8:35 pm Post subject: |
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Is the power bleeder a vacuum or pressure type???
Turn push rod to rear a bit. Grab the rod with pedal in full back position. Should be able to wiggle push rod a little up and down when rod tip not in touch from the MC piston. If you have wiggle move the brake pedal by hand a little till rod is not wiggable. Then move pedal back and note at push rod how much play.
Did you adjust the brake stars for a bit of brake drag at each wheel?? _________________ In Stereo, Where Available! |
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scottssoccer Samba Member
Joined: July 21, 2012 Posts: 63 Location: HELENA
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Posted: Tue May 14, 2013 8:47 pm Post subject: |
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Bleeder is a pressure type bleeder.Should i have a bit of brake drag @ each wheel? |
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Eric&Barb Samba Member
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Posted: Tue May 14, 2013 9:13 pm Post subject: |
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Yes, you need a bit of drag so each shoes does not move about when trying to push the brake fluid. _________________ In Stereo, Where Available! |
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scottssoccer Samba Member
Joined: July 21, 2012 Posts: 63 Location: HELENA
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Posted: Wed May 15, 2013 5:02 am Post subject: |
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Thank You!I will adjust the brakes tonight after work. |
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costanator473 Samba Member
Joined: May 15, 2013 Posts: 3 Location: USA
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Posted: Wed May 15, 2013 7:42 pm Post subject: |
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adjust the brakes and do a manual bleed! Grab a friend, neighbor, parent, sibling and do a manual bleed for crying out loud. Power bleeders suck on these old things and are hit and miss. |
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scottssoccer Samba Member
Joined: July 21, 2012 Posts: 63 Location: HELENA
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Posted: Fri May 17, 2013 8:21 am Post subject: |
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ok!I have tried the manual pump the pedal a bunch of times hold then open the bleeder and on to the next one method.I also hooked the power bleeder to the reservior,then hooked the power bleeder directly to the bleeder at each wheel.still no brake pedal. |
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bladerunner80 Samba Member
Joined: February 13, 2011 Posts: 255 Location: Fife, WA
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Posted: Fri May 17, 2013 2:49 pm Post subject: |
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I bought a motiv power bleeder too...didn't work. What did work was a buddy at the bleeder nut and me at the pedal. The key is to make sure the brakes are adjusted properly. _________________ http://das-auto-66vw.tumblr.com/ |
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Eric&Barb Samba Member
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Posted: Fri May 17, 2013 4:47 pm Post subject: |
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scottssoccer wrote: |
ok!I have tried the manual pump the pedal a bunch of times hold then open the bleeder and on to the next one method.I also hooked the power bleeder to the reservior,then hooked the power bleeder directly to the bleeder at each wheel.still no brake pedal. |
Think you need to carefully post a full report on how you are bleeding the brake system step by step. Just telling us you tried a bunch of times does not give us much info to help you with. _________________ In Stereo, Where Available! |
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scottssoccer Samba Member
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Posted: Fri May 17, 2013 6:44 pm Post subject: |
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alright... I now have brakes.I adjusted the brakes so there is a bit of drag.then bled them. |
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VDubTech Samba Member
Joined: December 29, 2002 Posts: 9142 Location: Syracuse, NY
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Posted: Fri May 17, 2013 7:15 pm Post subject: |
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You shouldn't even be thinking about bleeding your brakes unless they are first properly adjusted. _________________ First Trip in the RustyBus:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=279077&highlight=
borninabus wrote: |
a measurement of your rod would be extremely useful. |
notchboy wrote: |
my dad wasnt a belittling cock when he tought me how to wrench on cars. |
EverettB wrote: |
One photo = good for reference.
10 photos = douchebaggery |
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