Right side won't bleed - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

71MUTT · 02-24-2007, 07:38 PM

71 C-10 front disc breaks

This project started out with changing the Master Cylinder. When I got to the front to bleed, the bleeders wouldn't break loose, so I ended up doing rotors, calipers and breaks. When I was done with the front breaks I reblead the MC front and then went to the bleeder on the caliper. For some reason I can't get the right front to bleed. The left front will bleed fine. Nothing on the right. I took the bleeder off and still nothing. Tried loosening the hose and nothing. The right side brake hose is pretty tight. The only way to get it on is to take off the caliper and bring it closer. I wonder why I can't get any break fluid through the right side?

jeffspower · 02-24-2007, 07:40 PM

Loosen the hose from the steel line connection at the frame- if you can get fluid flow there but not thru the hose- the hose is collapsed.

71MUTT · 02-24-2007, 08:41 PM

I was afraid of that. The steel line at the frame is rusted/welded together. I considered changing the short brake hoses on each side, but they look rusted together. Has anyone ever used heat to get it apart? I didn't really want to tackle changing all the front break lines.

PanelDeland · 02-24-2007, 09:24 PM

The front brake lines screw together thru the frame.There is a clip that holds the bulkhead fitting to the frame.Remove the clip and you should be able to break the line fairly easily.Use a line wrench or flare nut wrench and a box-it will slip over the hose since the other end is off.Mine are drums but older and they broke loose fairly easy.(I did it on the side of the road in Atlanta traffic).

02-24-2007, 07:38 PM	#1
71MUTT Can't ReMember Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Orlando area Posts: 258	Right side won't bleed 71 C-10 front disc breaks This project started out with changing the Master Cylinder. When I got to the front to bleed, the bleeders wouldn't break loose, so I ended up doing rotors, calipers and breaks. When I was done with the front breaks I reblead the MC front and then went to the bleeder on the caliper. For some reason I can't get the right front to bleed. The left front will bleed fine. Nothing on the right. I took the bleeder off and still nothing. Tried loosening the hose and nothing. The right side brake hose is pretty tight. The only way to get it on is to take off the caliper and bring it closer. I wonder why I can't get any break fluid through the right side? __________________ Adversity doesn't test your character; it reveals it. 71 C-10 LWB 350/TH350. I purchased it in 1978 for $1400. I'm currently abusing it daily. (when it's running )

02-24-2007, 07:40 PM	#2
jeffspower Well, Whoop-dee-do! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Easton, Mo. pop.- me & scarcely a few others Posts: 2,302	Re: Right side won't bleed Loosen the hose from the steel line connection at the frame- if you can get fluid flow there but not thru the hose- the hose is collapsed. __________________ '68 GMC shortbox 4x4 350/SM465/T221- bought it in '83 SOLD '72 K20 500 Cad/TH400/NP205 SOLD '92 Chevy 2500 6.5 mech TD 4L80E crusty daily driver '72 Monte Carlo... sweet low mile toy '11 Dodge Challenger IE 392 6spd... midlife car

02-24-2007, 08:41 PM	#3
71MUTT Can't ReMember Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Orlando area Posts: 258	Re: Right side won't bleed I was afraid of that. The steel line at the frame is rusted/welded together. I considered changing the short brake hoses on each side, but they look rusted together. Has anyone ever used heat to get it apart? I didn't really want to tackle changing all the front break lines. __________________ Adversity doesn't test your character; it reveals it. 71 C-10 LWB 350/TH350. I purchased it in 1978 for $1400. I'm currently abusing it daily. (when it's running )

02-24-2007, 09:24 PM	#4
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: Right side won't bleed The front brake lines screw together thru the frame.There is a clip that holds the bulkhead fitting to the frame.Remove the clip and you should be able to break the line fairly easily.Use a line wrench or flare nut wrench and a box-it will slip over the hose since the other end is off.Mine are drums but older and they broke loose fairly easy.(I did it on the side of the road in Atlanta traffic). __________________ 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"



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