Brake bleed problems

Discussion in '1973-1987' started by Steve Howard, Nov 30, 2018.

  1. Steve Howard

    Steve Howard Member

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    Hi folks, never thought I would be asking this, but I can't seem to bleed my brakes now. I over used my ten bolt rear end so I picked up a 14 bolt. Got it in, hooked everything up, bought a new master cylinder for a C30, bench bled it and now I just cannot bleed the rear brakes. Took the bleeder screw all the way out and nothing. I have never had a problem bleeding brakes before this. Pedal down, finger off bleeder, finger on bleeder pedal up, repeat etc. What am I missing here?
     
  2. Steve Howard

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    False alarm. Got the energy to take the brakes apart and found a clogged bleeder screw hole. So I bought new brake cylinders and will give it a go again
     
  3. vwnate1

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    ? Maybe try a pressure bleeder ? .

    Once you use one nothing else will do .

    Remember to bleed all fur wheels until you get fresh clean fluid out every bleeder nipple .
     

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