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Old Jul 16, 2016 | 03:59 PM
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bleeding brake system 1963 c-600

bought a c-600 1963 brake pedal just goes to the floor, master cylinder doesnt look like anything ive seen before need some intel on how to proceed, the manual i bought doesnt detail it very well. thanks.
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The primary master is up under the dash I think. Filling that is a chore and I think you can get some clues here:

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...h-systems.html

How long since this thing ran? You can bet one or more wheel cylinders are blown out on these as well.

Have you worked on trucks this size before?
 
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Originally Posted by jd44m
Bought a 1963 C600 (C Series Tilt Cab), brake pedal just goes to the floor.

Master cylinder doesnt look like anything I've seen before, need some intel on how to proceed. The manual I bought doesn't detail it very well.
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