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richard doxey - 24 Jul 2004 22:49 GMT

I have a 1987 Honda Wagovan 4wd . The brakes were mushy when I git the car
and noticed the fluid was empty in the master cylinder. I installed a new
master cylinder and have bled the brakes with a pressure bleeder 5 times.
They are a bit better than at first but still mushy. I have no leachy lines
and no siezed calipers. I have no clue what else to try. Please help!!!

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Eric F - 28 Jul 2004 07:17 GMT

did you bleed out all the air from the master cylinder? on the bench, when
you have all the air out, tap it with a hammer while pushing the piston in
and out to remove any extra air that could be trapped.
Also check the power booster for leaks

> I have a 1987 Honda Wagovan 4wd . The brakes were mushy when I git the car
> and noticed the fluid was empty in the master cylinder. I installed a new
> master cylinder and have bled the brakes with a pressure bleeder 5 times.
> They are a bit better than at first but still mushy. I have no leachy lines
> and no siezed calipers. I have no clue what else to try. Please help!!!

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jim beam - 28 Jul 2004 14:55 GMT

pressure bleeders are not always reliable, particularly on master
cylinders; they tend to air lock. the only guaranteed sure method is
two people - one operating the pedal, one operating the bleed valve.
and don't be afraid to pump through /plenty/ of fluid.

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