[pjrenu]

I installed the disc brakes from a Dodge Aspen to my 66 Belvedere and that was pretty simple... I did replace all hardware,, shoes pads and drums along with a power brake and booster that is re-manufactured. The proportioning valve was used from the donor car.I left it sitting for a few months as I got busy with other things. When it came time to get back on it I got a power bleeder and proceeded to bleed all the brakes starting from the far rt. rear to the left and up front till all I was getting was brake fluid and no air. What is strange is that the rear brake fluid reservoir will drain down when I bleed the front brakes and I cannot get any pedal pressure. I am certain after going over a number of times that the routing of the brake lines are correct and that there is no leaking in any of the fittings. I do get fluid from all four corners. If I pump the brakes a bit I can get pressure to stop the car at slow speeds. I did not pre prime the master as I faulted and forgot I didn't do it on initial install. I hope I have given enough info so someone sees what I am missing.

 

[LATECH]

The larger reservoir will be for the disc side.


Do you have the rears adjusted correctly?


What is the bore size of the master?




The master could be defective

 

[39 master]

This happened to me on a build and discovered that one of the plungers of the M/C had stuck down. I think it happened when the pedal was pushed while the M/C was dry. To recover pull the M/C and take it apart. Take both plungers out and lube the bore with brake fluid and reinstall everything. Bench bleed the M/C and reinstall. Bench bleeding is very important.

 

[pjrenu]

proportioning valve

This makes a lot of sense and I will try this... I think that is what happened when I was connecting the brake pedal to the push rod and was checking for play. Thanks and I will reply after I try this... Cars at paint so I will not be able to do this for another week. Thanks PJ