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Aug 15, 2005 | 04:52 PM

ctch88

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New Brake Line Procedure

I replaced the brake line that runs from the HCU to another line (connects directly above fuel filter). Do I need to bleed the HCV, or just at the wheels. Would I bleed the HCV similarly as at the wheels? This is my first time messing with the brakes, so any related advice is also appreciated.

The Bronco is a '90 351, so it only has RABs 1.

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Aug 16, 2005 | 08:29 AM

ctch88

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Follow up:

I bleed the rear wheels, then moved up to the HCV. The front driver side bleeder I couldn't get out using a flare nut wrench or a pipe wrench. And the brakes are only a year old...last time I go to car-x..anyway... On the driver side, I was able to get the bleeder loose, but no air came out.

New Question:
Am I correct in thinking that the hose I replaced is not in circut with the front brakes? If so can I not worry about bleeding the front driver side? I tested the Bronco in the back yard last night, and she braked well, I didn't notice any difference in braking performance, but then again, it's been 3 months since I last drove her, so I'm a little rusty on how she should feel.

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Aug 17, 2005 | 03:38 PM

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As long as you didn't run the master dry while driving or bleeding, you should be all set on the front.

Aug 17, 2005 | 09:00 PM

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Even if you ran the master cylinder dry, you'd only have to worry about whatever end ran dry. The systems are isolated from eachother for safety reasons.