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Jimbotronics · 03-19-2006, 05:04 PM

Alright I got the pedal assembly in, new brake lines, and master cylinder. Is there a way I can put a vaccum on the booster so that I can go ahead an put the fluid in, check for leaks, and bleed the lines? Cheers, Jimbo.

cdowns · 03-19-2006, 05:09 PM

the booster really has nothing to do with your fluid /you can fill fix leaks bleed and all without booster hooked up// it's lookin real good!!!

Jimbotronics · 03-19-2006, 05:13 PM

Thanks cliff! That'll be my next step then!

It there any particular process I should follow or just do the typical open each zerk (if that's what they're called) fitting until there's no air?

PanelDeland · 03-19-2006, 05:20 PM

Start with the one farthest from the MC.The right rear then LR,RF,and LF.You may be able to open the lines and let them set and gravity bleed some of the air.Use a short piece of hose and put it in a container to drain.You need to open each line pump up the pedal til you have pressure on it then open it and let the air bleed as the pedal goes to the floor.Hold the pedal down until the "Zerk" is closed.It's a two person process.Do Not Let The Master Cyl go dry during the process or you will have to start over.

BTW Lookin' good!!!

cdowns · 03-19-2006, 05:48 PM

if you dont have help you can pump the pedal then rest a cement block on the pedal and open and close the fittings//crude but effective

03-19-2006, 05:04 PM	#1
Jimbotronics YA YA Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rockledge, Fl Posts: 1,273	New brake lines and master cylinder.. got ???s Alright I got the pedal assembly in, new brake lines, and master cylinder. Is there a way I can put a vaccum on the booster so that I can go ahead an put the fluid in, check for leaks, and bleed the lines? Cheers, Jimbo. __________________ Jimbo '72 SWB - 350 (frame-off resto in progress - donations accepted) '04 Chevy Avalanche '03 Cadillac CTS (wife's ride) Restoration progress - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335707

03-19-2006, 05:09 PM	#2
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: New brake lines and master cylinder.. got ???s the booster really has nothing to do with your fluid /you can fill fix leaks bleed and all without booster hooked up// it's lookin real good!!! __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

03-19-2006, 05:13 PM	#3
Jimbotronics YA YA Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rockledge, Fl Posts: 1,273	Re: New brake lines and master cylinder.. got ???s Thanks cliff! That'll be my next step then! It there any particular process I should follow or just do the typical open each zerk (if that's what they're called) fitting until there's no air? __________________ Jimbo '72 SWB - 350 (frame-off resto in progress - donations accepted) '04 Chevy Avalanche '03 Cadillac CTS (wife's ride) Restoration progress - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335707

03-19-2006, 05:20 PM	#4
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: New brake lines and master cylinder.. got ???s Start with the one farthest from the MC.The right rear then LR,RF,and LF.You may be able to open the lines and let them set and gravity bleed some of the air.Use a short piece of hose and put it in a container to drain.You need to open each line pump up the pedal til you have pressure on it then open it and let the air bleed as the pedal goes to the floor.Hold the pedal down until the "Zerk" is closed.It's a two person process.Do Not Let The Master Cyl go dry during the process or you will have to start over. BTW Lookin' good!!! __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil" Last edited by PanelDeland; 03-19-2006 at 05:24 PM.

03-19-2006, 05:48 PM	#5
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: New brake lines and master cylinder.. got ???s if you dont have help you can pump the pedal then rest a cement block on the pedal and open and close the fittings//crude but effective __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY



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