Brake bleeding clarification
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That's what I wondered about. I'll close all the bleeders and start over at the left rear wheel. But with no pressure, how do you know when each wheel is done? Just ensure no bubbles are coming out even with little pressure? I had some fluid at the right rear but then everything stopped. So I need to go back to left rear and use option 1 or 2 above?
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Close all but the rear right. Dangle a hose from it into a jar filled with brake fluid. Make sure the tip of the hose is more than below the surface of the brake fluid. Open the bleeder. Pump the brake a good many times until no bubbles and clear fluid. Proceede to the next wheels in order. Once all the wheels are done (and the master refilled), now worry about being able to build pressure. If it is still spongey, bleed again, with the help of an uncle, brother, or a buddy who has done this before on any kind of vehicle.
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Check the adjustment of your pedal linkage. The master cylinder piston must retract completely so the little hole from the reservoir is open to the system. The adjustment is at the pushrod in front of the master cylinder. You want about 1/4 inch free play in the brake pedal before the pushrod contacts the master cylinder piston.
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