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Old Dec 9, 2005 | 08:28 PM
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Question No Brake pressure

I bleed my brakes after installing new ss brake lines and I have almost zero braking power. I have to push it to the floor before I fell anything.

Do this sound like there is still air in ths system?
Also, should I try rebleeding with some bleeders rather than gravity?

Details and Tips would be really appreciated
Thanks in advance,
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Old Dec 9, 2005 | 10:03 PM
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Did you pull the pin out on the proportioning valve? you may also check into some speed bleeders.
 
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Old Dec 10, 2005 | 12:46 AM
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May it be assumed that the bleeding was started at the brake furthest from the MC and worked closer. I know it may sound like an elementary question but I've caught myself starting at the wheel I was closest to rather than the one farthest from the MC.
 
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Old Dec 10, 2005 | 08:10 AM
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I only changed 2, and I started with the rear, and I didn't pull the pin on the portioning valve( I thought I needed to, but it had a heavy constant stream coming out, and that is what I heard is all you needed).
If any of this is wrong, please let me know. Also, I'm not even sure where the pin was to pull on the valve?
 
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Old Dec 10, 2005 | 08:39 AM
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It's right on the front of the valve. when I first bleed mine I had good flow also but when I pulled the pin out I had a whole lot more.
 
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Old Dec 11, 2005 | 10:01 AM
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Where is this proportional valve pin?

I believe I need to do a re-bleed and I was unaware of this pin?
 
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Old Dec 11, 2005 | 10:20 AM
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Look at the valve on the inside frame rail and on the front of it there is a little pin to pull out. for a 4wd.
 
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