climbabout

Hit a snag this afternoon in my on going rear suspension project. Got the rear brakes put back together on my 64 (drum brakes - power) and went to bleed them. I have a willing assistant, so I was using some clear tubing and a catch bottle - the old fashioned non technical way. Forgot that I had left a fitting loose at the tee connection from weeks ago and had my wife pumping the pedal to pressurize the system and of course lost quite a bit of brake fluid. When I realized what was happening, I had her stop pumping, but of course when I went to check the MC reservoir it was empty. So I cleaned out what little debris was in the bottom of the MC with a paper towel - there was hardly any as the MC was replaced a few years ago.

So here's my question - is there a different procedure now that the MC was emptied and the only fluid in the system is in the lines and wheel cylinders or do I just fill it and bleed as normal? I realize I'll need to now buy a larger container of fluid and it will probably take longer to get the air out since the MC was emptied.

Also, when I took the MC cover off the rubber bladder seemed to be sucked downward into the bowl - I assume it just needs to be pushed back up into the cap as this was caused by the brake pedal being pumped?

Any tips or suggestions appreciated.

Thanks, Tim

62Jeff

Yes, bleed all 4 wheels.

Yes

Powershift

And try to manage a few encouraging words of praise for your helper.

Larry

climbabout

Thanks - That's the secret to marital harmony

Thanks Larry and Jeff,
Tim