bleeding brakes
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bleeding brakes
recently i updated the brakes on my '69 F100 using the parts from a
'69F250. going from drums to discs i also used the pressure differential valve and metering valve from the donor and installed new hard lines. everything went smoothly until i tried to bleed the right rear brake,i could not do it. there is no brake fluid coming out when the pedal is depressed and ...,what the hell am i not doing correctly? any assistance would be greatly apreciated and i do apologize for posting in the wrong category. thanks lil d hole
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bleeding brakes
The bleeder nipple or the path to it is probably plugged.
Replace it !
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Replace it !
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Dave about the only way to find this is by elimation. Why don't you start with the line going into the back of the hub. See if you have fluid there and then you will know that the problem is at the corner. 
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Look on the front of the proportioning valve, you will see a metal head sticking out (looks like a finishing nail). A special spring loaded tool is slipped between the head and the prop valve. This tool provides bypass for the proportioning valve and allows you to bleed the complete system. This is a safety feature. The valve is designed to close off that portion of the brake system when a pressure drop occurs (disassembly or bleeding). Some systems are split front rear, others are left front right rear and so on. Get the special tool anything else and you WILL screw up the valve.
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