More Brakes Technical Tip

dr deuce · Post by **dr deuce** » Mon May 02, 2005 7:51 pm

Technical Tip

Did you know that if (at least on a Chevy) if you have one wheel cylinder (rear) way out of adjustment you will not have enough fluid pushed out of the master when you step on the brakes to stop the vehicle?

So before you bleed the brakes, adjust them!

Steve AKA Dr Deuce

armydriver · Post by **armydriver** » Tue May 03, 2005 7:56 am

That I did not know. Thanks for the great tip. That is what this board is all about. All of us with knowledge helping others with our hobby. Thanks again.

Bill_Wolf · Post by **Bill_Wolf** » Tue May 03, 2005 7:59 pm

I was not aware of that either...fate has prevailed.

My plan for today was to get out and get the new brakes working on my Chevy Fire truck. I adjusted the brakes first and then added the new fluid to the rebuilt master, with new brake lines, and rebuilt wheel cylinders. Using a homemade pressure bleeder it worked super.

Thank you Doctor Deuce for posting this when you did.

When I went to take the cap off the Master Cylinder I noticed this....I thought it was pretty neat!

GM when they were proud of what they made...and showed it.