no pressure in brake lines.

[john3081]

ok, i just fixed the fuel pump on my 92 so now it runs and starts, but i decided to replace the brake line that runs from the back axle to the front while i was at it. now i have no pressure..
i also have no leaks! i bleed 3 of my wheels about 5 times each. the right rear one has a broken valve so i cant bleed it, since i cant open it!
is it possible to bleed this without this one.
i dont even see much air in the lines when i bleed them either.
i have good pressure when the car is off.
should i just keep bleeding them or what?

[rhandwor]

I would purchase a new wheel cylinder and bleed this wheel. If you still don't have pressure submit a reply.

[shorod]

I agree. You could try to drill and re-tap the wheel cylinder bleeder screw, but for the price of a new/rebuilt wheel cylinder, it's not worth the effort or risk. And you will want to be able to bleed all 4 wheels to get the air out. I'll bet virtual money that you still have air in the system.

-Rod

[john3081]

well i got it working without bleeding that wheel.
apparently the one man brake bleeder kit i have doesnt do much.
because i had my friend open and close the bleeder screw while i pumped, did the 3 wheels one time and its good, no more air coming out.
i probably will have to replace that the next time i have to do my drum brakes though. thats called a cylinder? i thought it was the caliper?

[shorod]

Originally Posted by john3081

thats called a cylinder? i thought it was the caliper?

It depends on if your car has rear drum or rear disc brakes. If drums, then it is the wheel cylinder, and they are usually pretty inexpensive. If rear disc brakes, then it would be part of the caliper, which is not so inexpensive.

-Rod