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cooperdog · Joined: 04 May 2011 Posts: 1

any one help me, car went for a mot and failed on the brakes wheel cylinder seized front ns changed this only to find os had a leak, repair this wheel cylinder with a repair kit and put all back together. now i have bleed the brake but can't get any pedal from the the os brake.
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JohnDale · Posted: Sun May 22, 2011 5:28 pm Post subject:

Hi,silly question, but is the bleed screw clear? Cheers,JohnDale.
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1958 Ford Zephyr Mk2 Convertible
1976 Ford Granada Ghia.

Kelsham · Posted: Mon May 23, 2011 5:13 pm Post subject: brakes

Hi I am not sure what you mean? If the brake pedal goes too far down there is probably air in the hydraulic system. Have you adjusted the brake shoes after refitting the new cylinder?

Sometimes it helps if you adjust the shoes tight against the drum before attempting to bleed the system.

You have bled all four wheels I hope, as air can get in and cause the problem you appear to be describing.

Regards Kels.