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belkins · 03-23-2005, 03:22 PM

I'm trying to isolate a leak in my brake system. There is not any fluid on the floor but I think there might be a small enough leak that air is getting in.

What I wanted to do was plug the port for the rear brakes on the master cylinder and only bleed the front brakes to see if I can get a solid pedal. I'm having a VERY difficult time getting all the air out of the system.

Is there any chance of damaging the seals inside the MC if I plug the port at the MC?

The car is a '71 Lotus Europa.

Thanks.

belkins

03-23-2005, 03:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
belkins Tilted Location: Salt Lake City	Isolating a brake leak I'm trying to isolate a leak in my brake system. There is not any fluid on the floor but I think there might be a small enough leak that air is getting in. What I wanted to do was plug the port for the rear brakes on the master cylinder and only bleed the front brakes to see if I can get a solid pedal. I'm having a VERY difficult time getting all the air out of the system. Is there any chance of damaging the seals inside the MC if I plug the port at the MC? The car is a '71 Lotus Europa. Thanks. belkins