[kevins2]

Hi Dan,

The method of raising the front of the car as much as possible is what Doug at ERA has been doing for countless cars, so in the absence of speed bleeders, etc. is worth a try. Also, I replaced one of my front bleeders with the nose of the car jacked up with minimal fluid leaking out in the process.

That said, I have no bubbles, no leaks - did a pressure test by pressing on the pedal for over a minute as hard as I can - and I'm still not happy with the pedal firmness. It's been many years since I've had a car with manual brakes so not sure if it is really soft or just me not used to that feel. Lastly, if you do try raising the nose and very slowly pumping the pedal, do so with it quiet and you'll hear some gurgling (again, this is done with all bleeders closed - then lower the car to level and bleed). I was able to get to the point where I no longer hear any.

Regards,

Kevin