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Originally Posted by wjob
Looks like Brian called my problem correctly, the master rear brake reservoir being empty. Question now is, once I fill that, can I get away by just bleeding at the two rear wheels or do I need to first bleed the line/fitting at master that goes to the rear? Then, after that, do I need to also bleed at the ABS unit and if so, where? Lastly, since the rear brake reservoir is separate from the front reservoir, will I need to also bleed at the front wheels?
Also, Paul brings up a good question as to whether there is a proportioning valve in that rear line and if so, what is its effect on the bleeding operation?
Thanks
Bill
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I've run the '86 out of fluid several times in the rear when I had a leak. I have not bled the master to get it going again..........but..........the '86 has the softest pedal of all of them. So, I'm a bit undecided if the master still has a touch of air within it. It's not worth the effort to chase it for me. If you do decide to bleed the m/c, you'll be bleeding the
forward hard line. Yes, I realize that it makes no sense.
You do not need to bleed the ABS.
You do not need to bleed the front wheels unless you did work up there.
The proportioning valve will not affect your work.
You do need to be very careful that you don't run the rear chamber dry. You'll never get both wheels done with the small amount of fluid in that chamber...........and it's very easy to mistake how much you have.........as you know.