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54olds · 10-30-2007, 08:40 AM

I have a '54 olds 88 with the treadlevac master cylinder. I've been trying to bleed the brakes, but I cannot seem to get the air out of the lines. I spent about two hours yesterday evening bleeding at each wheel, but all I seem to get is air with just a dribble of brake fluid.

There are no fluids leaks, and I made sure the master cylinder was kept full of fluid. There is fair pressure at the two front wheels (you can see the pulse of air whenever the pedal is pushed), but only a little at the two rears. Either way, no matter how many times I've tried, all I get is air.

I'm kinda stumped here, so if anyone has any idea what I should check next, I would appreciate it!

10-30-2007, 08:40 AM	#1 (permalink)
54olds Nothing new beats an Olds Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 80	Air in brake lines I have a '54 olds 88 with the treadlevac master cylinder. I've been trying to bleed the brakes, but I cannot seem to get the air out of the lines. I spent about two hours yesterday evening bleeding at each wheel, but all I seem to get is air with just a dribble of brake fluid. There are no fluids leaks, and I made sure the master cylinder was kept full of fluid. There is fair pressure at the two front wheels (you can see the pulse of air whenever the pedal is pushed), but only a little at the two rears. Either way, no matter how many times I've tried, all I get is air. I'm kinda stumped here, so if anyone has any idea what I should check next, I would appreciate it!