Update: the master cylinder is bench bled with falsely advertised grape flavored dot 5, all four wheel cylinders are bled, brakes lock the drums up right away, very nice, a few very minor leaks, but leaks nonetheless and will be addressed accordingly, two noticeable leaks at the new inline tube braided cable lines going into the wheel cylinders… but that’s probably my fault for not installing the copper washers in between the fitting to the wheel cylinders, they did not come with the new kit and when I called inline and asked I was told not to use anything not included with the hardware, shame shame shame, I will find out tomorrow and confirm if that alleviates the leaks with the washers in…
**Side note** IF you decide to enlist the help of your 12yo daughter to assist in bleeding the brakes and you discuss the details beforehand to avoid any potential unforeseen circumstances… I would advise that you clarify, in perfect English, !NOT! To press the brake pedal until instructed to do so! (That’s absolutely on me and not her fault at all and no harm was done)
I had not hooked up the hard lines to the master after bleeding it and mounting it to the firewall and when she got in the car, her instincts took over and said “hey! Push that big flat thing on the left with your foot as hard as you possibly can! Right now! Do it! Cmon! All the cool kids are doing it! Push it!”
(Somewhat over exaggerated for dramatic story telling purposes)
Regardless. Brake fluid blasted all over the fender well and coincidentally kept some of the dust down on the garage floor… theres always a positive…
And the lesson learned, with such a circumstance in mind, DOT 5 for the win!!! The paint remains pristine mint condition museum worthy rustoleum satin black, haha! Gotta love it!
More to come once I address some of the leaks. But the pedal is firm and the system is clean. Thank you everyone for your patience and feedback in helping us with our brakes! As always very much appreciated and happy wrenching!
