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Old Aug 3, 2002 | 12:01 PM
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4 Break Question

86 Ranger,
#1. First I replaced rusted out line for the rear breaks from the fuel pump back to connection on axle (only I had to shorten the length by 2 inches - used 2 pieces stock line, do it yourself bend to fit) I bled the Master and system all but passenger rear, broke bleeder.
Question: how much if any will this effect the brakes effect, is it not about 20 lbs per square inch less pressure applied to the rear then before, I forgot the math and measurements. the line was 3/16 line?
#2. all but bleeding the right rear, the system worked fine no air, except the sized front caliper.. Then I replaced the right rear cylinder and rebuilt the left front caliper, and replaced the rotor not too rusted, mostly I believe it needed grease on the sliding parts, and the boot was hard, just fell apart, plus the rotor was warped. Now I have used a whole bottle 32 oz. of fluid and still have air, What is the most likely cause? Oh most of the air comes from the back brake lines.
#3 Any ideas or information on ( Valvoline SynPower Synthetic Formula Brake Fluid)
It is amber /clear in color and states on the label exceeds dot 3&4 and is compatible with conventual Brake systems. I got mainly for my clutch. Then for the Brakes I mixed it with the old regular dot 3 Preston Brake Fluid. Should be OK Right?
#4 ( did not use genuine ford seal for replacement) When I replace my Rotor the new
rear seal ( rubber seal it's self - was shorter, but by comparison it reached the thick area of taper of the rotor shaft, but did not go all the way to the end , and seat against the backing plate area.
Is this normal, did they change the size of the seal, or is the generic seal just less.
 
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Old Aug 3, 2002 | 04:19 PM
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4 Break Question

If you have gone through 32 oz. of fluid and still have air I would look closely at the master cylinder. Air can get sucked in on the release stroke if the seals are bad.
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Old Aug 3, 2002 | 04:49 PM
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