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JimKshortstep4x4 · 03-20-2007, 05:30 AM

Are you saying that you cannot get fluid past the prop valve?

If the valve is tripped and you cannot center it, there may be a leak in the rear. If it is tripped, you can usually get fluid by if you pump the brakes very lightly.

Power bleeding as mentioned is a very good way to go.

Jim

03-20-2007, 05:30 AM	#11
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: No Rear Brakes with lots of troubleshooting need help!! Are you saying that you cannot get fluid past the prop valve? If the valve is tripped and you cannot center it, there may be a leak in the rear. If it is tripped, you can usually get fluid by if you pump the brakes very lightly. Power bleeding as mentioned is a very good way to go. Jim __________________ 1971 Shortbox step side 4x4, 350 sbc, 3:07 rear end 1965 Impala SS 400 sbc, Muncie rock crusher 1966 Impala SS 396 bbc, TH 400 1969 El Camino, 350 sbc, TH 350 1971 Snowplow built on a Blazer frame 1972 GMC Short bed, stepside, TH 400, 427 BBC