Bleeding woes !!!

[NHyde]

Simple scenario : Fit brake master cylinder , bleed brakes ,sorted .
4ltrs of fluid later still no pedal pressure

No leaks at any calipers
All THREE bleed nipples on front calipers( AP 4 pots) bled .
No leaks on any of brake pipes or connections (Goodrich braided)

What am I missing

Any suggestions guys ?

[wedg1e]

Seal might not be tight in the m/cyl bore if it's been sat on a shelf for a while. Try and get some warmth in there?

[350matt]

Try using an Easibleed or similar, these are good when you're replacing major components as they'll shift any large air pockets. Then use a coventional 2 person method for the final bleed. Also bleed the longest pipe runs first and bleed the back then the front system.

Best of luck
Matt

[NHyde]

Thanks guys , reverse pressure bleed tomorrow , then if that don't work , trailer the damn thing back to Devon !!!!!!!!!!!

[streaky]

When I upgraded the braking system on an RS2000 (a long time ago) and ran the lines inside (it was used for stage rallying), I fitted bleed nipples in the pipework. Worked a treat! - Streaky

Edited to remove evidence of finger-trouble.

>> Edited by streaky on Thursday 1st July 16:03

[wedget]

Richard Moore told me it was a bit of a nightmare to do if you dont know the sequence to do it in, apparently rears first.

[EJmec]

Usually with wedge brakes you get air traped on the link pipes on the rear callipers.use an easy bleed or pump the brake pedal 3 times then bleed. Try that 3 or 4 times

[NHyde]

The solution for mine was as follows:

Master cylinder pipe connections , starting with farthest from servo.
Rear calipers ( Only one bleed on mine)
Front passenger caliper ( 3 nipples) top outer then anti clockwise
Drivers side , top outer then clockwise

[andyy]

Streaky ..........

A BARKING system on an RS2000

that must sound coooooool !!!!!

[streaky]

andyy said:

Streaky .......... A BARKING system on an RS2000 that must sound coooooool !!!!!

Woof, woof! I was "barking" to try it. Still, at least it didn't break!

Hangs head in shame, edits original post to remove evidence (thank goodness no-one quoted it), gets coat and slinks out quietly.