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lower50's · 12-16-2015, 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by ptc

I saw these online..... I always heard them called "thumblights" for some weird reason.... lol

Bleeding with a hydroboost - is it really that easy? how does the fluid get out to all the corners if they arent opened up too?

Thumb lights eh.

ptc · 12-16-2015, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by lower50's

Thumb lights eh.

lol... yea but I agree with Kees... they look more like Minions!!! must have been the inspiration to Pixar....

**joedoh** · 12-15-2015, 02:00 AM

you have a late model hydroboost? bleeding unecessary, crack the lines at the master and fill the reservoir, when fluid creeps out, tighten the nuts. start the engine and push the pedal a few times. bled.

lower50's · 12-15-2015, 04:46 AM

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Originally Posted by 99 to Life

I figured you would have a good handle on your brakes, not that you don't. I refrained from saying, I had no luck bleeding my master while it was on the truck. Not saying that that is your problem, but having it one the bench, you can def make sure you're pushing the plunger completely in. Maybe try that, but if your getting fluid to your lines, its a good sign. I'v had two sep times not get fluid fully to lines and I took MC off and bench bled, solved problem both times. No leaks is good, Im sure its just a bleeding issue.

I have one more way of bleeding to try then the master is coming out like you said. I have done lots of brake changes on my Jeep over the years never had this much trouble.

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Originally Posted by joedoh

you have a late model hydroboost? bleeding unecessary, crack the lines at the master and fill the reservoir, when fluid creeps out, tighten the nuts. start the engine and push the pedal a few times. bled.

If my next few attempts fail I will try your way when I get the motor started again.
Thanks guys I will win!!

RockinKees · 12-15-2015, 04:57 AM

Never used a hydro boost so I can't help you with that.
I'm sure you will win!!
Good luck!

**joedoh** · 12-15-2015, 01:34 PM

there arent check valves in the ports of the hydro boost master cylinder outlets, and air rises, so pressing the brake under accumuator pressure forces the air back and forth until it bubbles out the reservior.

I didnt believe it either, I started with a slap empty system when I changed the rear axle in my 65 with a tahoe hydroboost setup, cracked the ports, dripped, tightened, started engine, stepped on the pedal a few times and had 4 wheel brakes clapping at me. the pedal kicked a few times at first, but after that was smooth as silk. YRMV, but I bet they dont.

lower50's · 12-16-2015, 12:45 AM

Thanks for the info guys. Joedoh I think your right the peddle was better tonight. I now have a low one push peddle and can hear the brakes move. I bleed the brakes again got a few little bubbles. I will have to wait till I start the motor. I have never dealt with hydro boost before. Then my friend Joe stopped in and confirmed that how my brakes are now is how it should be with a hydro boost without the motor running. So thanks everyone I feel much better tonight. It was driving me nutz. On to the next on the list.

**joedoh** · 12-16-2015, 01:23 AM

awesome!

Chance48 · 12-17-2015, 08:41 AM

Nice! Where you get your piping and couplers, siliconeintakes.com?

I love that site. They have everything at good prices.

99 to Life · 12-17-2015, 12:20 PM

that looks nice

**Dieselwrencher** · 12-17-2015, 06:20 PM

That looks nice! The worst part to me of a HX35 or HX40 is the stupid PITA ginormous snap ring that retains the compressor housing on the center section.

lower50's · 12-17-2015, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Chance48

Nice! Where you get your piping and couplers, siliconeintakes.com?

I love that site. They have everything at good prices.

Thanks allpurposepipes.com they sell all sizes of intake and exhaust pipe

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Originally Posted by 99 to Life

that looks nice

Thanks

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

That looks nice! The worst part to me of a HX35 or HX40 is the stupid PITA ginormous snap ring that retains the compressor housing on the center section.

Thanks. To rotate the housing the ginormous snap ring is nice (squeeze with pliers and rotate)

**Dieselwrencher** · 12-18-2015, 06:28 PM

But if the snap ring pops out, it is not so fun.

lower50's · 12-21-2015, 04:28 PM

Thanks very much to CRGRS 66 for hooking me up with some custom power steering lines. They turned out great.
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lower50's · 12-21-2015, 04:32 PM

So for today I started putting the doors together. I got the door latches modified for the door poppers. I'm using bike brake cable and adjusters so I can get the right pull and have the solenoid out of the way of the window.
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lower50's · 12-21-2015, 05:48 PM

Oh and Saturday night we where out for dinner. My friend Joe text me and said he left something in my shop for me. This is what I found.

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The license plates for the truck are LOWER50S I have had them for almost 9 years.
We had talked about doing this instead of tint. It's perforated vinyl we settled on a design but I had no idea he went and did this. Thanks Joe

**Advanced Design** · 12-21-2015, 07:27 PM

Really nice! Where did you get them? They are way nicer than any I've cobbled together from NAPA.

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Thanks very much to CRGRS 66 for hooking me up with some custom power steering lines. They turned out great.
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lower50's · 12-21-2015, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Really nice! Where did you get them? They are way nicer than any I've cobbled together from NAPA.

Regional hose. CRGRS 66 works there.

RockinKees · 12-21-2015, 06:17 PM

All looks good Lower50's!
Great idea on the rearwindow!

FarmerSid · 12-21-2015, 08:16 PM

That looks cool! Good to have buddies look'in out for ya!

99 to Life · 12-21-2015, 10:22 PM

nice stuff, whats the deal with your latch there? interesting to see how that is set up.

47 Fasttoys · 12-21-2015, 11:15 PM

Not so funny thing happened to me today, jumped on my bike to go for a spin down the mountain and surprise....no brakes! Some a-hole stole my brake cables. Lower 50s, you haven't seen any used cables have you? Window treatment looks good, when my buddies stop by all they do is leave me with empty beer cans! LOL
Rob

lower50's · 12-21-2015, 11:33 PM

Thanks Rob and no I went and bought new cables on my way to work. LOL

lower50's · 12-22-2015, 04:38 PM

Got the door poppers all built. The solenoids are mounted to the lower access panel of the door for easy service and no holes in the door. Short vid below pic.
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lower50's · 12-22-2015, 06:54 PM

I also installed the rubber outer window scraper and my door drip wings.
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12-15-2015, 02:00 AM	#3
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,774	Re: My 52 GMC Build you have a late model hydroboost? bleeding unecessary, crack the lines at the master and fill the reservoir, when fluid creeps out, tighten the nuts. start the engine and push the pedal a few times. bled. __________________ the mass of men live lives of quiet desperation if there is a problem, I can have it. new project WAYNE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=844393

12-15-2015, 04:57 AM	#5
RockinKees Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Purmerend, Netherlands Posts: 1,657	Re: My 52 GMC Build Never used a hydro boost so I can't help you with that. I'm sure you will win!! Good luck! __________________ Cheers!! Kees. 1959 Chevy Fleetside Longbed My build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=643426 Kool Guyz CC Instagram: _King_Kustom_

12-15-2015, 01:34 PM	#6
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,774	Re: My 52 GMC Build there arent check valves in the ports of the hydro boost master cylinder outlets, and air rises, so pressing the brake under accumuator pressure forces the air back and forth until it bubbles out the reservior. I didnt believe it either, I started with a slap empty system when I changed the rear axle in my 65 with a tahoe hydroboost setup, cracked the ports, dripped, tightened, started engine, stepped on the pedal a few times and had 4 wheel brakes clapping at me. the pedal kicked a few times at first, but after that was smooth as silk. YRMV, but I bet they dont. __________________ the mass of men live lives of quiet desperation if there is a problem, I can have it. new project WAYNE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=844393

12-16-2015, 12:45 AM	#7
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My 52 GMC Build Thanks for the info guys. Joedoh I think your right the peddle was better tonight. I now have a low one push peddle and can hear the brakes move. I bleed the brakes again got a few little bubbles. I will have to wait till I start the motor. I have never dealt with hydro boost before. Then my friend Joe stopped in and confirmed that how my brakes are now is how it should be with a hydro boost without the motor running. So thanks everyone I feel much better tonight. It was driving me nutz. On to the next on the list. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

12-16-2015, 01:23 AM	#8
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,774	Re: My 52 GMC Build awesome! __________________ the mass of men live lives of quiet desperation if there is a problem, I can have it. new project WAYNE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=844393

12-17-2015, 08:41 AM	#9
Chance48 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Vinton, la Posts: 189	Re: My 52 GMC Build Nice! Where you get your piping and couplers, siliconeintakes.com? I love that site. They have everything at good prices. __________________ SHAKE N BAKE BABY, SHAKE N BAKE.... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=686729

12-17-2015, 12:20 PM	#10
99 to Life Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Titusville, PA Posts: 3,585	Re: My 52 GMC Build that looks nice __________________ 51' 99toLife finished 2011,355 sbc,5speed, patina, redoing whole truck, inter, bags, etc http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=382481 49Hardtimes s/10 susp- bagged, vortec sbc, 5 speed, patina, sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=594874 VIDEOS https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA Geronimo 54' LS engine, static drop IFS, Client build, just about done http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...62#post7399162 52' 3100 Slowly in progress, will be painted two toned, have 235 with a t-5, lowered OG frame Other projects, 49' farmuse 3100, killer Patina, will be slammed, LS engine, full done interior up next! www.coffeeandcustoms.com

12-17-2015, 06:20 PM	#11
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: My 52 GMC Build That looks nice! The worst part to me of a HX35 or HX40 is the stupid PITA ginormous snap ring that retains the compressor housing on the center section. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

12-18-2015, 06:28 PM	#13
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: My 52 GMC Build But if the snap ring pops out, it is not so fun. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

12-21-2015, 04:28 PM	#14
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My 52 GMC Build Thanks very much to CRGRS 66 for hooking me up with some custom power steering lines. They turned out great. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

12-21-2015, 04:32 PM	#15
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My 52 GMC Build So for today I started putting the doors together. I got the door latches modified for the door poppers. I'm using bike brake cable and adjusters so I can get the right pull and have the solenoid out of the way of the window. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

12-21-2015, 05:48 PM	#16
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My 52 GMC Build Oh and Saturday night we where out for dinner. My friend Joe text me and said he left something in my shop for me. This is what I found. The license plates for the truck are LOWER50S I have had them for almost 9 years. We had talked about doing this instead of tint. It's perforated vinyl we settled on a design but I had no idea he went and did this. Thanks Joe __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

12-21-2015, 06:17 PM	#19
RockinKees Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Purmerend, Netherlands Posts: 1,657	Re: My 52 GMC Build All looks good Lower50's! Great idea on the rearwindow! __________________ Cheers!! Kees. 1959 Chevy Fleetside Longbed My build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=643426 Kool Guyz CC Instagram: _King_Kustom_

12-21-2015, 08:16 PM	#20
FarmerSid Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Eastern Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,041	Re: My 52 GMC Build That looks cool! Good to have buddies look'in out for ya! __________________ 1952 Canadian Chevy 1300 C4 IFS & D44 IRS 5.3 HO L33 My Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632938

12-21-2015, 10:22 PM	#21
99 to Life Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Titusville, PA Posts: 3,585	Re: My 52 GMC Build nice stuff, whats the deal with your latch there? interesting to see how that is set up. __________________ 51' 99toLife finished 2011,355 sbc,5speed, patina, redoing whole truck, inter, bags, etc http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=382481 49Hardtimes s/10 susp- bagged, vortec sbc, 5 speed, patina, sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=594874 VIDEOS https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA Geronimo 54' LS engine, static drop IFS, Client build, just about done http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...62#post7399162 52' 3100 Slowly in progress, will be painted two toned, have 235 with a t-5, lowered OG frame Other projects, 49' farmuse 3100, killer Patina, will be slammed, LS engine, full done interior up next! www.coffeeandcustoms.com



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12-21-2015, 11:15 PM	#22
47 Fasttoys Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Westminster, SC Posts: 933	Re: My 52 GMC Build Not so funny thing happened to me today, jumped on my bike to go for a spin down the mountain and surprise....no brakes! Some a-hole stole my brake cables. Lower 50s, you haven't seen any used cables have you? Window treatment looks good, when my buddies stop by all they do is leave me with empty beer cans! LOL Rob __________________ My '47 C.O.E build

12-21-2015, 11:33 PM	#23
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My 52 GMC Build Thanks Rob and no I went and bought new cables on my way to work. LOL __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

12-22-2015, 04:38 PM	#24
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My 52 GMC Build Got the door poppers all built. The solenoids are mounted to the lower access panel of the door for easy service and no holes in the door. Short vid below pic. http://vid51.photobucket.com/albums/...ps7cvkthy9.mp4 __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

12-22-2015, 06:54 PM	#25
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My 52 GMC Build I also installed the rubber outer window scraper and my door drip wings. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

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