Extreme Braking Problems!!!!!!!11

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HERMIT7 - 05 Feb 2006 02:14 GMT

I am currently working on my brothers 92 Ford Escort. When I first go it it
had no brakes at all. I found a leak in the lines so I replaced it. Next I
put in a new master cylinder. Now I have a great build in pressure until I
start it. Then the pedal goes straight to the floor and there is just enough
brake to bring the car to a stop. I work on Heavy trucks so I know alot
about air systems but these hydrolic ones really through me for a loop.

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ShoeSaleman - 05 Feb 2006 02:52 GMT

> I am currently working on my brothers 92 Ford Escort. When I first go it it
> had no brakes at all. I found a leak in the lines so I replaced it. Next I
> put in a new master cylinder. Now I have a great build in pressure until I
> start it. Then the pedal goes straight to the floor and there is just enough
> brake to bring the car to a stop. I work on Heavy trucks so I know alot
> about air systems but these hydrolic ones really through me for a loop.

you most likely still have air in it somewhere. Try bleeding the master
first then hit all the wheels.

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Ted - 05 Feb 2006 17:06 GMT

If you replaced a steel line, then you probably have a pocket of air trapped
midway between the master cylinder and the wheels. You will have to get a
pressure bleeder that can supply a constant flow of fluid through the system
until all the air is pushed out.

>I am currently working on my brothers 92 Ford Escort. When I first go it
>it
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> brake to bring the car to a stop. I work on Heavy trucks so I know alot
> about air systems but these hydrolic ones really through me for a loop.

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