Brake Problems
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Brake Problems
I know i should post this somewhere else but Krosati wants some action here.
Just did the brakes on the project bronco. Replaced master cylinder calipers and wheel cylinders. Then the proportionimg valve stuck to one side so I replaced that also. The problem I am having is that no matter how many attempts are made to bleed them the pedal still goes to the floor. Has me stumped. Once the brakes are bled I can get the inspection done and cruise to college station and help Krosati with his project. Any suggestions would be welcome.
84 XLT Bronco/351W HO/C-6/NP208/10.25 rear/Dana44 TTB front
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Just did the brakes on the project bronco. Replaced master cylinder calipers and wheel cylinders. Then the proportionimg valve stuck to one side so I replaced that also. The problem I am having is that no matter how many attempts are made to bleed them the pedal still goes to the floor. Has me stumped. Once the brakes are bled I can get the inspection done and cruise to college station and help Krosati with his project. Any suggestions would be welcome.
84 XLT Bronco/351W HO/C-6/NP208/10.25 rear/Dana44 TTB front
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Trey's right, check your rear shoes. Try engaging the e-brake a few clicks and see if you get more pedal. If you do, you need to adjust the shoes until you have a slight drag on both wheels. If not, your MC may be bleeding past the seals an it wouldn't be the first bad MC I picked up from the parts house.
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I did replace the mastercylinder with a rebuild. I was leaning toward the internal bypassing of the seals but I will check the rear shoes also. Thanks, I will let you all know the results.
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While I was in the field, one of my my buddies came over and swapped the wheel cylinders for me. I assumed that he actually adjusted the brake shoes after the job but you know what assume stands for. The shoes did not even come close to the drums. After adjusting the brakes the truck will now stop. Thanks for the input. No matter how much you know, it is always the simple stuff that gets you.
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