Brake line clogs?

[zgomo]

Quick question. I recently rebuilt all four brakes, replaced the hoses, adjusted everything and have topped off the brake reservoir (which was dry when I bought the car) to check for leaks at the master cylinder. The fluid in the reservoir barely drained down into the system, I mean some did, but there is still a lot in the reservoir. How likely is it that I may have a clogged steel brake line? I've heard elsewhere that it is fairly uncommon, but want to verify. Thanks!

[viiking]

More likely you have air in there preventing the lines filling up.
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1966 Lancia Flavia Pininfarina Coupe - in the waiting room
Discharged: 1983 Vanagon, 1974 1800 Microbus,1968 Low Light,1968 Type 3

[doug bugg]

You bled the brakes, right? What color was the fluid?

[zgomo]

[polypetalous]

[zgomo]

[bomberbob]

Yes. Open the bleeders so brake fluid can flow down to the wheel cylinders. Watch the reservoir, don't let it run empty.
In my experience the hard lines will not clog, but I have seen hard lines pinched shut. The rubber flex lines are known to collapse on the inside and prevent flow.
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1968 Beetle (storage)
1990 Jetta GLI megasquirted, burning E85 (currently in heavy maintenance)
2004 Jetta turbo GLI
Marion, Iowa

[zgomo]

[RWK]

Yes, just leave the bleeders open enough so they drip, I would run a reservoir full through the lines, then bleed properly, get a qt. of fluid at least.
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63 Type 113
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[zgomo]

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