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72 luv thing
PostPosted: Tue Jan 17, 2012 9:21 am 
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I have a 72 LUV and I’m having a issue when bleeding the brakes .. they feel like there is air in the line / at first the pedal feels like it’s working and then the pedal drops .. Does anybody have a tricks to adjusting the front brakes ? I just rebuilt the master and installed brand new brakes & pads all around . any advice ? thanks
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 17, 2012 12:51 pm 
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Did you bleed at the furthest point from the master cylinder then work closer?
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 17, 2012 3:47 pm 
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Yes i did .. started at the back pass side then worked closer . still have air in lines . any help would be great / thanks
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 17, 2012 5:56 pm 
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From what you describe it sounds like the master cylinder has been honed too large.
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 17, 2012 10:09 pm 
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Or there is a cup installed facing the wrong direction.
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 17, 2012 10:24 pm 
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What work was done on the brakes before the problem came up?

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PostPosted: Tue Jan 17, 2012 11:27 pm 
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No visible leaks, no air then, you're master cylinder cups are worn or as Ben suggested and it is bypassing fluid. If you're still get air when you bleed the brakes check the fittings, hoses and wheel cylinders. If one is defective it will allow air back in. The bleed with air will most likely be the bad cylinder.

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PostPosted: Wed Jan 18, 2012 11:05 am 
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Did you replace the bleeders? Sometimes they get pin holes in them from rust.
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