Brake woes, advice solicited
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Drifting
Joined: May 2005
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From: Tomahawk WI
Brake woes, advice solicited
I upgraded the brakes on my '86 w/ the c5 VBP package. Install went fine and the system does not leak.
I bled the system thoroughly and in the correct order(engine off). I made sure I bled enough fluid out of each line so that all the old fluid was gone.
Problem: While the car is idling, there is little to no resistance in the brake pedal unless I pump it several times. On first couple of pushes it goes straight to the floor. ... master cylinder is full, no leaks.
I have yet to road test it as I fear there is little stopping power.
What is my problem here? Solution?
Thanks all for your much needed advice.
I bled the system thoroughly and in the correct order(engine off). I made sure I bled enough fluid out of each line so that all the old fluid was gone.
Problem: While the car is idling, there is little to no resistance in the brake pedal unless I pump it several times. On first couple of pushes it goes straight to the floor. ... master cylinder is full, no leaks.
I have yet to road test it as I fear there is little stopping power.
What is my problem here? Solution?
Thanks all for your much needed advice.
Racer
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From: Benoni Gauteng
I would guess maybe a couple of air bubbles stuck in the new calipers, or maybe the seals are a bit worn in the MC, but isn't leaking cause the second seal is catching it. Have you tried tapping the calipers to help dislodge any trapped bubbles?
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Drifting
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From: Tomahawk WI
Originally Posted by Corvette86
Rebuild or replace 1 each master cylinder. Don't let the brake fluid eat into your vacuum diaphragm otherwise you'll be replacing it too!
Damn I take it that I'll be bleeding the whole system over again?
Team Owner
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From: San Diego , CA Double Yellow DirtBags 1985..Z51..6-speed
Yup. And don't forget to bench bleed your new master cylinder. I bought an original replacement m/c from ecklers for $120. Made by PBR australia, best deal by far. When ordering from Ecklers, cross your fingers.
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