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Subject:Re: Front disks '71 bus
Date:Thu, 4 Jan 1996 11:37:59 -0600 (CST)

>>For what it's worth...my '71 with year old NEW front rotors with
> the engine running has 1" of movement on the brake pedal before
> resistance is felt.
>
> You might still have air in the lines...why not bleed the wheels
> again?  How long can it take?  and finally...invest in a one man
> bleeder...you'll use it the rest of your life on every car you own.

If you *do* still have air in the lines, they should "pump up," getting
tighter as you pump the brakes.

Thanks! Joe

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