Brake Bleeding Question, Weird Problem

[fierrogt]

Thanks for the response. I am running a power booster, with dial style proportioning valve in rear line (from summit) but no distibution block, just a T into the two front lines. I think I have figured out the problem (after bleeding the system 4 times!) I had a rebuilt caliper on the rear passenger side, and after talking to Noel at Touring Classics, I determined that the caliper was bad (pretty sure the piston seal was leaking). Going to the parts store tomorrow to pick up a new one. I hope this works, i need a car to drive!

[k9ulan]

im curious if this solvedyoutr problem

[fierrogt]

So I just spent the last 3 weeks trying to finish my brakes with no success. Replaced a caliper and rebled the system a thousand times no air in it, but no pedal and the brakes BARELY worked. I finally gave up due to time constraints and the fact that it is my only car and took it to a mechanic. Somehow the front right brakeline had a piece of plastic clogging the line partially. But there was enough pressure for it to bleed (sort of). Anyway, plastic gone and the brakes work great. Just thought it might give somebody else fighting their brakes something to check.

[zz3elcamino]

I am confused....Hpw did the piece of plastic in the right front line keep the rear brakes from working properly? I am asking because I may be running into the same problem. My front brakes feel good and make good contact with the rotors, but the rears calipers don't make contact with the pads until the pedal is pressed. Thanks