The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network







Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Go Back   The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network > 47 - Current classic GM Trucks > The 1973 - 1987 Chevrolet & GMC Squarebody Pickups Message Board

Web 67-72chevytrucks.com


 
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Prev Previous Post   Next Post Next
Old 11-13-2024, 05:57 PM   #1
KY_GMC
Registered User
 
KY_GMC's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Fort Thomas, KY
Posts: 300
76 C10 Brake Bleeding Issues

Helping a young man bleed the brakes on his 76 C10.

He has replaced the following:
Master Cylinder - bench bled
Proportioning Valve - w/ centering tool inserted
Front Calipers
Rear Cylinders and pads
brakes lines to rear, new T-Hose, and rear axle lines
Brakes lines to Prop valve

When trying to bleed the brakes, the pedal is soft for the first half of the stroke and then gets firm. Opening the rear bleeders does not allow the pedal to go to the floor. Opening the front bleeders does. We are getting good flow through all bleeders. The rear brakes are not building pressure no matter what and the pedal never gets hard once you pump it a few times. The rear wheels are not braking but the fronts are.

One thing to note is that the E-brake is not working. Does this have any affect on bleeding?

Any recommendations on how to bleed or what might be causing the soft pedal would be appreciated.
__________________
1972 GMC 1500 Super Custom, 383 Stoker, TH350

Build Thread
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=592157
Engine Thread
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=592233
KY_GMC is offline   Reply With Quote
 

Bookmarks

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 11:14 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Copyright 1997-2022 67-72chevytrucks.com