• Mustang Forums
  • 1965 - 1973 Classic Mustangs -General/Talk-
  • Classic Mustang Specific Tech

Brake bleeding question

  • Thread starter Thread starter golf4283
  • Start date Start date Oct 24, 2009

golf4283

Active Member
May 30, 2003
1,253
1
39
Orland Park, Illinois
Oct 24, 2009
#1
  • Oct 24, 2009
  • #1
Ok so I have installed 4 wheel discs and made my own lines. I have a power booster from Mustangsteve and a 2000 Mustang V-6 Master cylinder.

I have bleed the system a bunch of times using the 2 person method which I believe is the best. The problem is I still have a soft pedal upon doing all this. I have narrowed it down to two problems.

1) pushrod between MC and booster is too short

2) Air in the lines. I think this is the most likely solution and I came to this realization when noticing that at points the brake lines run higher than the MC right near the engine compartment. My question is how can I (just short of replacing all my lines) make sure I get all the air that might be trapped at those higher points? Can I use some sort of vacuum device to extract instead of letting gravity take its place?

Thanks for any help.
 

6Stang7

New Member
Jun 1, 2003
1,470
0
0
Livermore, CA
Oct 25, 2009
#2
  • Oct 25, 2009
  • #2
Can you take a picture showing how the line goes above the MC?
 

hivewax

Member
Jan 1, 2006
233
0
17
Miami, FL
Oct 25, 2009
#3
  • Oct 25, 2009
  • #3
maybe try a residual valve??
 

wicked93gs

15 Year Member
Sep 30, 2006
1,198
229
93
Nashville TN
Oct 25, 2009
#4
  • Oct 25, 2009
  • #4
if its higher than the master it wont bleed...I ran into this too...as soon as I re-made the line that ran above it, it bled the first try
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

G
66’ drum bleeding
  • Geno66
  • Sep 1, 2025
  • Classic Mustang Specific Tech
Replies
1
Views
127
Classic Mustang Specific Tech Sep 8, 2025
GOvert
G
8
87 lx 4cyl to v8 project 4 lug disc conversion questions
  • 87lx428
  • Mar 24, 2026
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
Replies
2
Views
513
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Mar 25, 2026
87lx428
8
D
Brakes 1966 Mustang convertible 289, Auto - Disc brake conversion issues
  • DRGunn427
  • Feb 26, 2025
  • Classic Mustang Specific Tech
Replies
5
Views
690
Classic Mustang Specific Tech Jul 23, 2026
All Stock93
Brakes FOX BRAKES ISSUES
  • PonyGTrider
  • Jan 11, 2026
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
  • 2 3
Replies
53
Views
2K
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Jan 31, 2026
Mustang5L5
G
Auto City Classics 67-70 Mustang disc brake kit question/s
  • GOvert
  • Jun 30, 2026
  • 1965 - 1973 Classic Mustangs -General/Talk-
Replies
0
Views
62
1965 - 1973 Classic Mustangs -General/Talk- Jun 30, 2026
GOvert
G
Share:
Bluesky Email Share Link
  • Mustang Forums
  • 1965 - 1973 Classic Mustangs -General/Talk-
  • Classic Mustang Specific Tech
Menu
Log in

Register

  • Forums
  • What's new
  • Media
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Sponsor
X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?

X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?