Hi all,
I know this has probably been covered and i have tryed a search but its easier to ask sorry.
I've bled my brakes for hours as i though it was an air problem but i cant stress how long i've done it for to rule this out.
Anyhow my problem is the peddle will go hard after 3 pumps then when you release pedel the resovoir level creeps up and the pedel goes spongy, hiting
the floor when pressed again.
Everything is new apart from the master cylinder which is an ap lockheed and the to rubber hoses going to front calipers but i cant detemine which is
the fault. I know i need to clamp the pipes which i didnt think of doing and i know this will indicate but does anybody know off hand?
Sorry this should be in running gear
If you've definately got all the air out then sounds like the master cylinder seal. Have you got all the calipers bleed nipple at the top?
Hey i've got a mate called ben copeland haha
On that bombshell no i havent, they are on the bottom. So i'll swap the calipers around, will this cure?
Also if it helps they are type 16 ford capri calipers.
[Edited on 5/4/12 by vinnie_b23]
Hi mate,
Defiantly sounds like a master cylinder seal.
Nick.
quote:
Originally posted by vinnie_b23
Hey i've got a mate called ben copeland haha
On that bombshell no i havent, they are on the bottom. So i'll swap the calipers around, will this cure?
Also if it helps they are type 16 ford capri calipers.
[Edited on 5/4/12 by vinnie_b23]
quote:
Originally posted by nickharding
Hi mate,
Defiantly sounds like a master cylinder seal.
Nick.
quote:
Originally posted by vinnie_b23
Hey i've got a mate called ben copeland haha
On that bombshell no i havent, they are on the bottom. So i'll swap the calipers around, will this cure?
Also if it helps they are type 16 ford capri calipers.
[Edited on 5/4/12 by vinnie_b23]
Cheers guys, I'll try the calipers first thing tomorrow! I thought it would be something stupid but couldnt see anything obvious.
I've have literally spent hours bleeding these because i knew there was air somewhere and couldn't get my head around it.
Missed the comment where the nipples were on the bottom. :O
Sorted it! changed the calipers around, bled it and pedal stays firm. Thanks alot people, was pulling my hair ot about this and was about to order new
master cylinder and hoses.
Definatly wont be making this mistake again.