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How to bleed Tilton balance bar brakes

After having little luck bleeding my brakes, I called Tilton and a very helpful person told me the proper technique. This makes perfect sense now that I have heard it and put it into practice.

The balance bar brake pedal actuates individual master cylinders for front / rear brakes. So you must bleed a front and rear brake simultaneously in order for the brake pedal to get a full stroke. This is a three person job. Jack up one side of the car high as practical to elevate the bleed screws higher than the plumbing. Wait 45 minutes for the air to find its way to the bleed screws.

With a pedal pusher and two bleed persons bleed that side of the car until no air is present. He recommended 10 to 12 bleed cycles.

Raise the other side of the car, wait 45 minutes and repeat the procedure.

Bleeding the clutch release requires several short fast pedal pumps before cracking the bleed screw. After several bleed cycles the fluid should be clear and you are done.

I finally have good firm pedals following this procedure.

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