Home | Contact Us | FAQ | Search & Site Map | Link to Us
Sign In | Join | Other 45 Sites in Network
HomeAnnouncements
Discussion Groups
By Brand
BMWChevroletDodgeFordGMHondaLexusMercedes-BenzNissanPeugeotToyotaVolkswagenOther Brands
By Topic
4x4 CarsRVsDrivingMaintenance & RepairCar AudioCollectible Cars
Country Specific
Australian ForumsUK Forums
ArticlesAuto InsuranceBuyingCars & TechnologyMaintenanceMiscellaneousSafety
DMV Resources
Related Topics
MotorcyclesBoatsMore Topics ...

Car Forum / Ford / Ford Trucks / November 2006

Tip: Looking for answers? Try searching our database.

Brakes

Thread view: 
Enable EMail Alerts  Start New Thread
Thread rating: 
steve97502 - 14 Nov 2006 19:53 GMT
I have a 2000 f-250 super duty v-10 and had to replace the master
cylinder. I tried bleeding the brakes and they are not holding
pressure, especially when the engine stars up. Is there something I
need to do diff from the usual brake bleed protocol?
phaeton - 14 Nov 2006 20:37 GMT
> I have a 2000 f-250 super duty v-10 and had to replace the master
> cylinder. I tried bleeding the brakes and they are not holding
> pressure, especially when the engine stars up. Is there something I
> need to do diff from the usual brake bleed protocol?

When you say 'not holding pressure', does that mean when you put your
foot on the brake, the pedal slowly sinks to the floor and the brakes
release?

-phaeton
Mike H - 14 Nov 2006 20:48 GMT
> I have a 2000 f-250 super duty v-10 and had to replace the master
> cylinder. I tried bleeding the brakes and they are not holding
> pressure, especially when the engine stars up. Is there something I
> need to do diff from the usual brake bleed protocol?

when you say you tried, what exactly do you mean?  Did you get all the
air out?  It seems that you didn't.  After changing the master
cylinder, you might want to try using a pressurized bleeding method.
Whitelightning - 14 Nov 2006 23:40 GMT
> I have a 2000 f-250 super duty v-10 and had to replace the master
> cylinder. I tried bleeding the brakes and they are not holding
> pressure, especially when the engine stars up. Is there something I
> need to do diff from the usual brake bleed protocol?

Did you bench bleed the master before installing it?

Whitelightning
 
Sign In
Join
My Latest Posts
My Monitored Threads
My Blog
My Photo Gallery
My Profile
My Homepage

Start New Thread
Enable EMail Alerts
Rate this Thread



©2008 Advenet LLC   Privacy Policy - Terms of Use
This website includes both content owned or controlled by Advenet as well as content owned or controlled by third parties.