Thread: Brake issues
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Old 06-03-2010, 05:42 PM   #3
nhtc33d
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Re: Brake issues

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Originally Posted by Fred T View Post
A couple of possibilities.

Check the rear hose. Does it expand when pressure is applied?

Check all connections for leaks.

When bleeding, I use a clear hose and bottle. Loop the hose so it is above the brake cylinder or caliper. When the pedal is depressed, you should not have any bubbles in the fluid in the hose. If their are and only on one wheel, there is a leak at a fitting for that wheel. If there are bubbles at all wheels, the problem is with the master cylinder. If bubbles at only front or rears, a leak between the m/c and the tee for that set.
Thanks for the reply,
I went ahead and replaced the hose just in case it was a issue. Still soft pedal. I removed the lines coming out of the m/c and plugged them to do a pressure test on m/c and its fine. I am using the clear hose /bottle but i am not looping the hose above the wheel i am bleeding so i will try that. When i am bleeding i do not see any air bubbles and I do not see any leaks anywhere? Very frustraing!! I think i will clamp off the rubber hoses and try to isolate the problem area ie.front/back. If you have any other ideas let em rip!! thanks again
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