Bleeding brakes
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Bleeding brakes
I recently replaced the master cylinder on my 1972 F100. The truck has the stock power brakes, drum at all 4 corners. I do not intend to swap the drums for discs.
Here's the question: Is there a way to access the bleeder screws on the front brakes without moving the bracket that holds the rigid brake line just before it enters the wheel cylinder? I tried to get a wrench to grip on the bleeder screw, but that bracket was in the way! A socket will not work because the kingpin (If that's what the vertical suspension shaft is called) is in the way--There isn't enough room to get a socket on the bleeder screw.
Has anyone else encountered this clearance problem?
Thanks!
Here's the question: Is there a way to access the bleeder screws on the front brakes without moving the bracket that holds the rigid brake line just before it enters the wheel cylinder? I tried to get a wrench to grip on the bleeder screw, but that bracket was in the way! A socket will not work because the kingpin (If that's what the vertical suspension shaft is called) is in the way--There isn't enough room to get a socket on the bleeder screw.
Has anyone else encountered this clearance problem?
Thanks!
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Bleeding brakes
Trail rider,
Yeah, I can see why folks would remove the offending bracket. It makes brake bleeding a hassle. I think the bracket is a good idea though, as it lends support to the rigid brake line after it leaves the flex line.
Admittedly, this support is probably only useful for off road use, or in heavy snow.
My next fun project will be replacing the rubber brake hoses. I get chills when I think of the shape they are in right now, with 30 years of aging!
Vespadaddy Dan
Yeah, I can see why folks would remove the offending bracket. It makes brake bleeding a hassle. I think the bracket is a good idea though, as it lends support to the rigid brake line after it leaves the flex line.
Admittedly, this support is probably only useful for off road use, or in heavy snow.
My next fun project will be replacing the rubber brake hoses. I get chills when I think of the shape they are in right now, with 30 years of aging!
Vespadaddy Dan
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