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Brake pedal pressure
I recently replaced all of the brake lines in my truck along with new wheel cylinders and spring kits all the way around, anyway I finally got around to bleeding them. they all bled fine in one sense but the pedal pressure seems really low. the front brakes work ok from what I could tell but the rear brakes I couldn't get to lock up, does anybody know why they aren't locking up? I did re-bleed everything and found no air bubbles so I really have no idea why it's not working. I've checked for leaks everywhere and found nothing. also it's on jack stands so to check them I had someone push the pedal while I tried to turn the drums. Thanks in advance!
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Re: Brake pedal pressure
Manual or power?
Hydraulic fluid does not compress. So if it feels mushy or you feel it's not solid, then there's either air in you system or fluid is being bypassed inside the M.C. Even a new M.C. can be defective. Last edited by 68gmsee; 05-09-2010 at 07:40 PM. Reason: Just can't spell today.. :( |
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Re: Brake pedal pressure
r the brake shoes adjusted properly?they should only b a couple of thousandths from the drums
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Re: Brake pedal pressure
I adjust new brake shoes so they barely rub the drum as I rotate it. I find that I get a better adjustment if I tighten them until the drum won't turn anymore and then back off until the shoes barely drag.
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Re: Brake pedal pressure
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Are you sure that the proportioning valve isn't off center? LockDoc
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Re: Brake pedal pressure
they are manual, and yes I did adjust them, but not real exact, I should probably do it again. and also it's a '68 so no proportioning valve. the truck belonged to my grandpa before and I know he replaced to MC not too long ago. is there anyway to check this to make sure its workin good?
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Re: Brake pedal pressure
Check all vacuum lines and valves. I replaced everything on mine and they were better, but not great. Once I found the vacuum leak (s), the brakes worked great!
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Re: Brake pedal pressure
call me a newb... but whats a vacuum line? and where would I find it?
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Re: Brake pedal pressure
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Re: Brake pedal pressure
Mine is a 68 GMC and I also have manual brakes. Thoroughly bleed the brakes again and then carefully recheck the adjustments on the brakes as mentioned above.
Be sure and start with the passenger side rear, then driver side rear, passenger side front and driver side front. I've always done it this way and have had good luck with getting all the air out. One more thing. I've found out that new master cylinders are not always defect free. Last edited by 68gmsee; 05-10-2010 at 11:00 AM. |
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Re: Brake pedal pressure
Sorry didn't see your post with "manual"
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