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    1. #1
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      weird m/c problem

      I have done a few disc brake conversions and replaced m/c and have never seen this happen. Im working on a 67 Lemans installing a conversion kit from: http://www.performancesuspension.com/ its the "silver kit" real basic . Everything bolted up fine , followed directions step by step, made new brake lines nothing leaks.. We went to bleed the system, started on the right rear (got sum fluid out) then the left rear (same as right) when I got up to check the level of fluid in the m/c , fluid was shooting out of the front bowl?!?! even after we had stopped pumpin the pedel it was like a little fountain spraying fluid , high enough to hit the hood? what the hell causes this? is the m/c bad. Any info will be help full.

      1973 C10,400sbc, Baer Brakes, 4 link,TOYO tires
      2010 Charger RT
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      are you running a line lock? sounds like a master cylinder problem.
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      Quote Originally Posted by MrQuick
      are you running a line lock? sounds like a master cylinder problem.
      no line lock.. I know has to be??
      1973 C10,400sbc, Baer Brakes, 4 link,TOYO tires
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      I thought it was a general rule that you had to have the MC cap/lid on when bleeding brakes. I think any MC, good-bad-or otherwise will shoot fluid up when you don't have the lid on.
      Jeff K.
      69 Camaro SS, 406 SBC, TKO600, 9" w/3.73 tru-trac, Speedtech Arms, AFX Spindles, Lee 670 Box, Baer GT front, C5Z rear. Hyperco Leafs w/ Fays2 Watts Link + Varishocks.

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      what I gathered from his post it is on and it is getting pressurized.
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      the cap is on but when I took(to top of the fluid) it off the fluid was spraying out.... is this normal?
      1973 C10,400sbc, Baer Brakes, 4 link,TOYO tires
      2010 Charger RT
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      Ah, my bad, ok, the fluid hitting the hood had me confused. No, I wouldn't say that's normal though. I'll give myself a
      Jeff K.
      69 Camaro SS, 406 SBC, TKO600, 9" w/3.73 tru-trac, Speedtech Arms, AFX Spindles, Lee 670 Box, Baer GT front, C5Z rear. Hyperco Leafs w/ Fays2 Watts Link + Varishocks.

    8. #8
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      Quote Originally Posted by jknight16
      Ah, my bad, ok, the fluid hitting the hood had me confused. No, I wouldn't say that's normal though. I'll give myself a

      naaaaour trying to help so its all good ..
      1973 C10,400sbc, Baer Brakes, 4 link,TOYO tires
      2010 Charger RT
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      Hey Joe, weird idea, but...I have a factory disc/drum MC from my camaro that you could use as a test if you want. I know it was working when I took it off. Not sure if that's any easier than just buying another one...but the offer's there if you want.
      Jeff K.
      69 Camaro SS, 406 SBC, TKO600, 9" w/3.73 tru-trac, Speedtech Arms, AFX Spindles, Lee 670 Box, Baer GT front, C5Z rear. Hyperco Leafs w/ Fays2 Watts Link + Varishocks.

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      Sounds funky for sure.

      I'm no expert but I did have a bad M/C in my conversion kit and spent hours nad hours and hours fighting to get it bled and finally just bought one from the parts store and had the breaks bled in no time flat. IMO just pick up a reman one for $20 and test it out.
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      Quote Originally Posted by jknight16
      Hey Joe, weird idea, but...I have a factory disc/drum MC from my camaro that you could use as a test if you want. I know it was working when I took it off. Not sure if that's any easier than just buying another one...but the offer's there if you want.
      Thanks.. I might take you up on that. I would hope they warrenty the m/c if it is bad.
      1973 C10,400sbc, Baer Brakes, 4 link,TOYO tires
      2010 Charger RT
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