How to bleed Master Cylinder
Drifting
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From: Elyria Ohio
Re: How to bleed Master Cylinder (Dsmith)
I purchased a one man bleeding kit from auto zone.$4.95. Disconnected the brake lines (pile of rages under it). Hooked up the hoses to the MC. pumped 4-5 times and it was bled. Did the same for each caliper. will have to do again before she goes back on the road.
Bob
Bob
Melting Slicks
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From: colorado springs CO
Re: How to bleed Master Cylinder (76 Red)
doesnt matter if its in the car or not...
what does matter is-- if its in the car how are you gonna push the pedal and be able to keep the hoses submerged in the fluid??
--and how are you gonna watch to see if theres bubbles of air still comming out if your pushing the pedal??
now if u have 2 people ..then thats different..
what does matter is-- if its in the car how are you gonna push the pedal and be able to keep the hoses submerged in the fluid??
--and how are you gonna watch to see if theres bubbles of air still comming out if your pushing the pedal??
now if u have 2 people ..then thats different..
Drifting
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From: Elyria Ohio
Re: How to bleed Master Cylinder (76 Red)
Daily_Driver
I had two people. the kit I bought has rubber/plastic inserts you put in where your brake lines come out. and a bottle with a magnet. so you can see everything that is going on. It was well worth the $5.00.
Bob
I had two people. the kit I bought has rubber/plastic inserts you put in where your brake lines come out. and a bottle with a magnet. so you can see everything that is going on. It was well worth the $5.00.
Bob
Melting Slicks
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From: Roanoke Virginia
Re: How to bleed Master Cylinder (76 Red)
I bled my new MC for the 1978 in the kitchen sink (don't tell my wife ;))
I bled the MC in the car for the 1972, it was no problem and took about the same amount of time as out of the car. I did it by myself. Took the cover off the MC, and GENTLY pressed the brake pedal with my right foot while standing with the door open and window down so I could see into the MC. Fill the MC as the fluid displaces air. Put a couple towels over the fender if you have a lead foot. Took me about 10 minutes until I was totally clear of all air bubbles. I had to drain the entire brake system when converting from DOT5 to DOT3, so there was plenty of air in the MC and proportioning valve.
I bled the MC in the car for the 1972, it was no problem and took about the same amount of time as out of the car. I did it by myself. Took the cover off the MC, and GENTLY pressed the brake pedal with my right foot while standing with the door open and window down so I could see into the MC. Fill the MC as the fluid displaces air. Put a couple towels over the fender if you have a lead foot. Took me about 10 minutes until I was totally clear of all air bubbles. I had to drain the entire brake system when converting from DOT5 to DOT3, so there was plenty of air in the MC and proportioning valve.
Melting Slicks
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From: colorado springs CO
Re: How to bleed Master Cylinder (76 Red)
Daily_Driver
I had two people. the kit I bought has rubber/plastic inserts you put in where your brake lines come out. and a bottle with a magnet. so you can see everything that is going on. It was well worth the $5.00.
Bob
I had two people. the kit I bought has rubber/plastic inserts you put in where your brake lines come out. and a bottle with a magnet. so you can see everything that is going on. It was well worth the $5.00.
Bob
usually they just come with two hoses.....
