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Subject:Air in Brake Circuit
From:Michael A. Radtke
Date:Sat, 13 Dec 1997 22:01:13 -0700

Hello,

'84 GL.

Yesterday, my brake pedal started going nearly to the floor.  So, I checked
the rear drums and the brakes were in good adjustment.  The disks have no
adjustment.  From this, I concluded that I needed a new master cylinder.
 No further tests were done.

Today, I installed a new master cylinder.  However, I am not able to bleed
the front brakes.  The first sign of trouble was when I started getting a
fine foam out the bleeder ... almost like whipped cream.  Finally, that
quit, but I still get air.  No matter how long I bleed them, I still get
air from both front wheels.

I am lost.  What should I do next?

Help please,
Mike

Michael A. Radtke  -  Z74               Voice: 602-862-4897
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