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| | | | Joined: Dec 2014 Posts: 49 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Dec 2014 Posts: 49 | Any tips on how to clean out the brake fluid from the entire truck. I am looking to give it a fresh start.
Thanks for the time.
Last edited by scooter m.; 11/16/2015 8:47 PM.
Scott M.
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | scooter m.,
Follow the standard bleeding procedure (assuming you are referring to a 1/2-1 ton 1954 truck with standard/original-style brakes).
Run a lot of new/clean standard brake fluid through each wheel cylinder (starting at the wheel cylinder furthest away from the master cylinder).
LR - RR - LF - RF
Go through the wheel-cylinder cycle twice - it will not hurt anything. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2014 Posts: 49 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Dec 2014 Posts: 49 |
Scott M.
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,280 Renaissance Man | | Renaissance Man Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,280 | Don't forget to fill the master cylinder often. It seems to only hold a thimbleful.
Another option is to use a pressure bleeder made out of a cheap hand pump pesticide sprayer. You can Google pressure bleeder and see several to get an idea on how to make one yourself real cheap. I drilled and tapped a spare master cylinder cap to accept a threaded nipple for the plastic tubing. You will need to plug the two vent holes in the side of original cap. I welded them shut.
Carl
1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission
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| | | | | Joined: Dec 2014 Posts: 49 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Dec 2014 Posts: 49 | Hoping someone might give me a breakdown of how to do a brake adjustment as well. Thanks so much for the time everyone.
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| | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | scooter m., Do you have a 1954 Truck Shop Manual? Or, have you looked at 1954 brake adjustment description that is on-line? You might want to read about brake adjustment and then post any questions that you have. Be sure to describe your truck: 1954 Chevrolet 3/4 ton with stock-style brakes? | | | | | Joined: Dec 2014 Posts: 49 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Dec 2014 Posts: 49 | Thanks a lot Tim. I'll be sure to be more clear going forward.
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