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1996 Chevrolet Truck Repair Question


Topics covered: Brake pedal, Bubbles, Brakes.
Mileage: 230,000 miles.

Asked on July 17, 2011

Brake problems

Just replaced the master cylinder and brake booster on a 96 chevy P/U - With truck off brake pedal is firm but when engine is started brake pedal goes to floor. - Bled brakes (three bottles worth- no bubbles) Can you help?
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Answer

Replied on July 17, 2011

bleed the master then you can gravity bleed starting in the r/r then l/r then r/f and l/f.remove the master cylinder cover then fill.looson the bleeder when you see all fluid and no air bubbles tighten the bleeder and repeat.

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