Brake Pedal Feel Issue with New SS Lines

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08-01-2012, 11:18 AM

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OP, you have air in the system 100%.

Try my method

Hi Bilman, thanks for the response. What is your method? Gravity Bleed?

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08-01-2012, 12:48 PM

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Yes gravity bleed is my method, but its not what you need since you have air in the system.

keep the brake pedal under moderate pressure, overnight. use a wodden rod or metal bar against the seat track. disconnect battery to disable brake lights.

enjoy your pedal in the morning, without picking up a wrench or pulling a wheel.

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08-01-2012, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Billman250' timestamp='1343847424' post='21905579

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You should try the billman cure all bleed. Use a 2x4 to push the brake pedal down overnight. Disconnect the battery so the brake lights don't drain it. This should remove any air from the system.

and then crack the bleeders afterward? obviously just pressing the brake doesn't remove air from the system.

Yes it does. Pin the brake pedal overnight.
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well, i'll be damned. how does the air escape with the system still closed?
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There are scientific principles involved even I dont fully understand. Maybe someone can explain.

I was taugh this trick by an 83 year old guy, 25 years AGO

It has proven 100% effective on hard to bleed systems that go airbound.

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08-01-2012, 12:53 PM

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please come back and post results, or I will cease to share

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08-01-2012, 02:10 PM

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I've learned to just listen to Billman when he says something.

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08-01-2012, 02:27 PM

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I've learned to just listen to Billman when he says something.

trust me, i'm listening! i'm just the kind of person who wants to know how everything works...

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08-01-2012, 02:50 PM

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please come back and post results, or I will cease to share

So Billman, if I understand you correct you just want me to leave my brake pedal at for examlpe 50% pressure over night, and you think pedal might feel okay the next day? Without anything else?

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