Re: [T3] Defective Master Cylinder?

[Aaron Clow <vw_variant71@yahoo.com>]

--- BOB2TYPE3S@aol.com wrote:
> Aaron, did you adjust the rear brakes tight first?

Tight as in turning the start until the wheels won't
move? No, I didn't do that.

> This needs to be done so 
> you can get a proper bleed of the rears. You might
> also try raising the end of 
> the car you're working on to get the air bubble up.

OK, theory #1 proven correct. I *am* an idiot. I had
the front of the car jacked up while I was doing this
'cause I replaced the master cylinder & left the car
in the air to bleed the system.

Thanks for the help. I'll try jacking the rear of the
car up tomorrow night & try it again.


=====
Aaron Clow
Two Squares & a Fastback
http://www.tiserves.com/VW/

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