View Full Version : Power Drum Brakes -No Pedal


hilks
Apr 28th, 03, 6:36 PM
72 malibu- I just installed new wheel cylinders, brake pads and drums. I also installed a new power booster and master cylinder from bendix. I have bled all of the old fluid out of the system and then fully bled all air out. Pedal still goes to floor. I disconnected the brake lines from the master, and the master gives me a strong pedal with no fade. Reconnect the front lines, strong pedal. Reconnect the rear line, pedal goes to the floor. I re-bled the rear brakes again, checked for leaks(none). Still, the pedal goes to floor.....brakes do grab eventually. I have not hooked up the vacuum, as the engine has not been fired yet...but that shouldn't keep me from getting pedal. Help.

Pat Kelley
Apr 29th, 03, 11:30 AM
I'd try adjusting the rears. If they are too far out, nothing will happen until the shoes hit the drums.