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Old Jul 4, 2011 | 09:16 PM
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Brake problem

I have 1973 f600 ford truck . And i have put ever thing on the brakes new rebuild parts. booster- master cylinder- wheel cylinder- brake shoes- lines-had the drums turned. I have bled them til i am blue in the face and i have just got a half brake pedal. I thank I should have a full pedal. Thanks Alvin
 
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Old Jul 4, 2011 | 09:42 PM
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I have had success in bleeding hard to bleed vehicles by pulling all the way up on the brake pedal with my hand after pushing it down.
I guess one could just use a bungie cord from the pedal arm to the steering wheel.
Its worth a try.
 
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