Have you tried pumping the pedal while pressurizing the thing?
Steve Daniels, Seek of Spam wrote:
>I've installed new rear brake cylinders, a new master cylinder,
>and new front pads. I have the bleeder valve open on the right
>rear cylinder. I've got an air valve installed into an old
>master cylinder cap. The PDWA is centered.
>
>I was hoping to pump air into the master cylinder, forcing the
>brake fluid through the system. All I am succeeding in doing is
>to pump fluid out from between the junction of the reservoir and
>the cylinder body. No fluid is showing up at the wheel cylinder.
>
>I'm pondering a Miti-Vac, but I'm thinking There Must Be A Way
>with the tools I have.
>
>What am I missing?
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1975 Triumph TR6 - Undergoing restoration
1972 Triumph Stag - Daily Driver
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