jack.button
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- Joined
- Nov 2, 2008
- Location
- Tucson, AZ
The engine on my 1984 non-abs 242 is up and running great. While the engine was being rebuilt I restored the brake system and suspension. This included new calipers, brake pads (akebono on rears and oem volvo on front) new rotors, new rubber hoses, a couple of hard lines, and a new Master cylinder.
I refilled with non synthetic dot 4 and bled with a motive power bleeder at about 15psi. (BTW I think the power bleeder is kind of junk IMHO. The cap wont seal unless I use about 15 wraps of teflon tape) I thought it was bled fine and pedal was fairly firm. Fast forward a few months and with the engine running the pedal is very soft. I went through the bleeding rain-dance according to the Bentley manual 4 more times this morning and cant seem to remove any more air in the system. This is a total of 10 bleed cycles and about 3/4 of a gallon of very expensive fluid. Pedal is ok but definitely not great. It doesn't drop clear to the floor but definitely doesn't build and hold pressure very well. I don't think I have leaks in the system (no fluid loss, will hold 15psi for hours). I may have the ATE rear spring clips in backwards can't find a good picture on the right way.
Am I missing something? Should I tap on the brake junction? Burn some sage and do a smudge? Please advise.
I refilled with non synthetic dot 4 and bled with a motive power bleeder at about 15psi. (BTW I think the power bleeder is kind of junk IMHO. The cap wont seal unless I use about 15 wraps of teflon tape) I thought it was bled fine and pedal was fairly firm. Fast forward a few months and with the engine running the pedal is very soft. I went through the bleeding rain-dance according to the Bentley manual 4 more times this morning and cant seem to remove any more air in the system. This is a total of 10 bleed cycles and about 3/4 of a gallon of very expensive fluid. Pedal is ok but definitely not great. It doesn't drop clear to the floor but definitely doesn't build and hold pressure very well. I don't think I have leaks in the system (no fluid loss, will hold 15psi for hours). I may have the ATE rear spring clips in backwards can't find a good picture on the right way.
Am I missing something? Should I tap on the brake junction? Burn some sage and do a smudge? Please advise.