Brake system rebuild

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   Follow up: So I continued with the bleeding rotation with the stiff pedal. When I got to passenger side front wheel, the stiff pedal released when I began bleeding it and it began bleeding correctly and the pedal felt normal. I continued to the front drivers wheel and it bled as well. I went back and redid the rear wheels and they bled correct this time as well. The brake pedal feels good and a rode test was good. I failed at my attempts to re-install the pressure differential valve. It would not drop in. I initially took out the wire terminal, plunger, and spring. could the piston be tripped? and how do I correct this bleeding system again?

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Jska Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List AMC Fan Joined: Apr/04/2016 Location: 31328 Status: Offline Points: 11	Post Options Post Reply Quote Jska Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Brake system rebuild Posted: Nov/20/2017 at 7:55pm
	Follow up: So I continued with the bleeding rotation with the stiff pedal. When I got to passenger side front wheel, the stiff pedal released when I began bleeding it and it began bleeding correctly and the pedal felt normal. I continued to the front drivers wheel and it bled as well. I went back and redid the rear wheels and they bled correct this time as well. The brake pedal feels good and a rode test was good. I failed at my attempts to re-install the pressure differential valve. It would not drop in. I initially took out the wire terminal, plunger, and spring. could the piston be tripped? and how do I correct this bleeding system again?

Lyle Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List AMC Addicted Joined: Jul/17/2014 Location: None Status: Offline Points: 772	Post Options Post Reply Quote Lyle Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Nov/20/2017 at 9:32am
	Another place to look at. You stated the pressure valve is out. Removed completely or just the switch and nylon pin? The differential pressure valve may have moved and be stuck to one side blocking front or rear lines. These things stay in one spot and when doing a rebuild I like taking them apart to ensure the gunk is cleaned out, the pistons seal and are free to move. Found a few with a heavy ridge in the bore that had to be fixed by boring/sleaving the bore.

tomj Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List AMC Addicted Joined: Jan/27/2010 Location: earth Status: Offline Points: 7544	Post Options Post Reply Quote tomj Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Nov/19/2017 at 9:34pm
	the too-long pushrod could be a problem. it may be depressing the master cylinder piston with your foot off. is there a reason you couldnt use the original one? do you have vacuum on the hose to the booster? it sounds like it is not working..
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Jska Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List AMC Fan Joined: Apr/04/2016 Location: 31328 Status: Offline Points: 11	Post Options Post Reply Quote Jska Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Nov/19/2017 at 12:02pm
	A follow up: I did the standard booster test and held the pedal down mid way and then started the car. there was no further downward movement in the pedal.

Jska Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List AMC Fan Joined: Apr/04/2016 Location: 31328 Status: Offline Points: 11	Post Options Post Reply Quote Jska Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Nov/18/2017 at 7:47pm
	Looking for help. First time brake rebuild on 1968 AMC Rebel. fr/rr drums both redone in the last 1-2 years, I am in the middle of changing out master cylinder and brake booster. I changed out both parts(both purchased from American Parts Depot) with no real problem, the pressure valve is out and I am at the bleeding stage. I bled the master cylinder, The problem is the peddle is firm, almost too firm to bleed the lines. While I am getting some bleeding action, it is taking a good bit of pressure on the peddle. The only thing that seemed different is that the control rod on the booster was about 3/16 or so inch longer than the original one on the car which took a little finesse to install but does fit. Have i missed something ? could the booster be bad? rod too long? Any help is greatly appreciated