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| | | | Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 38 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 38 | I'm having a problem with the brakes in my 51 chevy 2 ton 6100SW. After adding fluid and pumping away the pedal will become hard and seem to be okay. But only after pumping the pedal several times. First 3-4 pumps and it goes to the floor.
I'm reading that I must bleed the system first hydrovac, with a pressurized bleeder tank with a minimum of 20 psi. Does the bleeding have to be under pressure? and if so, where do I get a tank or have it done? Thanks for your help with this one! | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | The Motive Power Bleeder is a reasonably priced pressure bleeder. Follow the directions in the Shop Manual (the sequence for bleeding the hydro-vac and the various wheel cylinders must be followed). Some people have reported making their own pressure bleeder (I bought the Motive unit for use on my 2-ton COE and it works well). | | | | | Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 38 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 38 | Thanks for the info but which one would you recommend to buy. There seems to be several types and I would like the same results that you have had. Did you have to make any modifications to the pressure bleeder? | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 |
Sorry, I see they prevented my direct link to the correct model: Classic American and Marine Trailer Bleeder 0102
By the way, search the Internet for best price with shipping.
I made no modifications.
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 38 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 38 | Thank you much for quick reply. Your info was right one 0102 was ordered today. Who ever said a NY would never help a RED SOX?  | | |
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