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04-26-2007 #1
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Bleeding brakes
I have done the LS1 disc brake conversion on the front and swapped to a power brake setup. I do not have the vacuum line ran to the intake manifold yet, and I am trying to bleed the brakes. I pump and pump and pump the brakes and Im not getting anything out of the bleeders on the calipers. This power setup is new to me, do I have to have the car running and and under a vacuum to bleed the brakes???
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04-26-2007 #2
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It does not need to be running. It helps, but is not required. How are you bleeding them?
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04-26-2007 #3
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pumping them up about 10 times and holding to the floor then opening the bleeders. I hear the port for the vacuum line sucking air when I pump them. I am beginning to think my brake rod isnt pushing in the master cylinder far enough. But it sure seems it shoul dbe pumping atleast some fluid out at the calipers...
04-26-2007 #4
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If you are running a short style rod between the two with a deep style MC then the brakes are not engaging at all. The bottom of the page has an illustration of the difference in MC styles.
http://www.hydratechbraking.com/products/1stgenfbody/Nick R.
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04-26-2007 #5
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Thanks for the help I will pull it all back apart tomorrow and see exactly what I have.
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