> I really don't see your master getting air, not on a ride that you
> survived.

:-)

Hi Jake,

Yea, it sounded silly, but I figured that was what a forum like this was
good for, so I put it out there <shrug> It is probably just a coincidence
that things were fine until I did the 4wd road, and on the way back to camp,
there was a change in the feel of the pedal......

I just got done bleeding it, and I used the 'clean' fluid coming out, plus
the amount in the catch jar to decide if I have pumped all the way through,
and for the first 3/4 I was getting bummed because there was no air at all,
but near the end, I got some pretty big burps out of it, and it seems to be
back to normal, at the moment. Wish I had one of those pressure bleeders
tho.....

Lacking the indication of any leaks, in the system, I guess have not fixed
the problem, just attended to a symptom. Not sure where to look, but there
are still lots of places to get opinions and ideas, and time to think on it.

On the plus side, I did get a closeup look at the inner CV joint boot which
has split. That also happened on this last trip, as I always eyeball them
all before any extended travel. Gotta get a truck or something to get to
those places way back and up in those mountains, and leave the van for the
paved roads... :-)

Thanks for the support and the suggestions.

John