Brake problem

[boris_thespider]

What is the best way to troubleshoot an air leak? After bleeding each line, the pedal still goes to the floor without much resistance. It seemed like I got all the bubbles out of the bleeders. I blocked off the outlet ports of the master cylinder with plugs and I can't push the pedal down so the master is good. I bent and flared all the lines myself so I'm sure it's my handywork that's causing the problem. I don't see any leaking fluid or bubbles at the connection points. Is there a methodical way of working backwards from the master cylinder to check for problems? Thanks...

Mike

[strictlypersonl]

You've still got air in the system somewhere.

Does the linkage to your master cylinder allow the piston to fully return?

Are all your bleeders at the tops of the calipers?

If you are using non-floating calipers, is there provision for bleeding both the inner and outer halves?

[Scott S]

Originally Posted by boris_thespider

Is there a methodical way of working backwards from the master cylinder to check for problems? Thanks...

Mike

Start bleeding from the right rear caliper first, then the left rear followed by the right front and finish with the caliper closest to the MC. I have always had trouble with the self bleeders. I use a long small plastic tube connected to the bleeder and immerse the other end in a jar of brake fluid to see more clearly when the bubbles disappear.

Scott S