[T2] 1971 bus brake hose

[ka1dza]

I got the new master cylinder installed and the old break fluid flushed out. I got the breaks bled too, the old fashion way. The pedal is up 5 inches, but not up as far as it used to be. At least the pedal doesn't fade when I push down on it.
Thanks for the suggestions, they really helped!

Bob Pratt

> On Aug 9, 2015, at 4:52 PM, Anthony Hopkins <tony5amhopkins at yahoo.com> wrote:
> 
> 1/32 inch of free play(or so) when you first touch your brake pedal till it engages the push rod
> that drives into the Master cylinder to pump brake fluid to pressurize the brake system.
> You can just pull back hard on the brake pedal to make sure it releases the M/C …or go under bus adjust
> rod kinda like a Tie Rod …It is available inside the belly pan….just pull on it first ….you should feel a free click
> a very small one….This will make sure the M/C (Check Valve)is closing completely before you can pump the air out..
> This is a common problem that has haunted many a brake job……
> Good Luck
> Tony
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> On Sunday, August 9, 2015 1:03 PM, ka1dza <ka1dza at verizon.net> wrote:
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> 
> Hi Tony,
> I'll have to check. If I do, what's the mean? I'm all done for a few days. I started to bleed the rear brakes and discovered that the hose in the rear right is clogged! I'm glad I bought all four hoses.
> 
> I'm going to Boston with my son tomorrow was he signed up for a study involving those with Alzheimer's Syndrome.
> 
> It probably won't be till Thursday before I get back to the bus.
> 
> Bob Pratt
> 
>> On Aug 9, 2015, at 8:41 AM, Anthony Hopkins <tony5amhopkins at yahoo.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Is there a tiny bit of free play in the push rod that engages the master cylinder
>> when the pedal is up in the resting position?
>> Tony
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> On Sunday, August 9, 2015 3:16 AM, ka1dza <ka1dza at verizon.net> wrote:
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>> 
>> I am using a pressure bleeder. I'll see if I can find someone to help bleed them the old fashion way. I'm getting a bit of a weep on the vacuum end of the hose going to the reservoir. I'm going to disconnect and reconnect it first to make sure it's not sucking air.
>> 
>> Thanks to all for your comments and suggestions.
>> 
>> Bob Pratt
>> 
>> > On Aug 8, 2015, at 9:01 PM, Snoopy <vwsnoopy at gmail.com> wrote:
>> > 
>> > How are you bleeding the brakes?  
>> > 
>> > I had a similar issue last week.  My pressure bleeder wasn't helping so I went back the basics
>> > 
>> > Put the bleeder wrench on the bleeder. Fill a clear plastic bottle about a quarter full with brake fluid.  Run a clear hose from the bleeder to the bottom of the bottle.  Make sure it is tight on the bleeder.  Loosen bleeder and then pump brakes.  
>> > 
>> > Adjust your mirrors and you can pump the brakes and watch the bottle to see if bubbles are coming out, leave the bottle on the outside of the wheel and you can see it.  I did this a couple weeks ago. 
>> > 
>> > I didn't have a helper and it worked out.  If you do have a helper. Pump the brakes up before loosening the bleeder but then pump at will
>> > 
>> > Don't forget to make sure the reservoir stays full. Check often 
>> > 
>> > 
>> >  My issue ended up being a clogged brake cylinder. 
>> > 
>> > I hope this helps you or someone else.  
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