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Old Jul 21, 2008 | 09:41 PM
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We got brakes!

Brake lines installed and blead. We got brakes on the old girl.

Fuel line installed.

New brake pedal installed along with my ebay power booster and master cylinder off a 93 Ranger.


 
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Old Jul 21, 2008 | 10:40 PM
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Congrats on the progress

I spent my day installing my firewall interior cover, then brake booster, fuse panel, CPU, pedals etc. Need more hands, or be in two places at one time !
I'll charge the brakes in a couple weeks, once completed tomorrow. Next I need to get it in to setup the AOD tranny.

Later

Tom
 
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Old Jul 22, 2008 | 06:29 AM
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I had my 13 year old daughter pump the pedal for me and had her stabalize the mastercylinder powerbooster once I got it in.
I been working in the blazing sun all week trying to get it on the road.
I thought I had a problem. She pumped the pedal about six times and I would open the right rear bleeder and nothing...no air nothing.
I had to pump it ten times fast and it felt a little pressure. I opened the bleeder and yes air. I thought I had a problem at first with no pressure at all.
The only thing I had leak was the new calipers banjo bolts. I had the lines turned and the fittings werent getting enough seat. I had two nice puddles out front.
It really feels good knowing the pedal does something now.
 
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Old Jul 22, 2008 | 08:15 AM
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Woohooo!!!!

Its a great feeling when things start coming together. I remember how excited I was when I finally had my brakes working.

Bobby
 
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