"justthisguy" <mikenstel@aol.com> wrote in
news:051d05f487ab5984190f8c6fb2fac9a8@localhost.ta lkaboutautos.com:

> hopefully someone can help - i gotta get to work on monday!
> 95 EX coupe; replaced Master Cylinder (purchased online), along w/
> front'n rear pads. installed MC according to shop manual, but without
> checking pushrod clearance adjustment w/ special tool (which i dont
> have). filled w/ fluid and now there is NO pressure in the system.
> pumped it for minutes w/ no change. the MC did make a sort of wheeze
> on release of pedal. no leaks anywhere - but no pressure. could it
> be this pushrod adjustment? HELP!
>



You have ***LOTS*** of air in the system. You will need to bleed the brakes
for a LONG time to get all the air out of the system. Keep going, it WILL
eventually firm up. Might take you a half-hour or more. Be patient.

If you have no Mity-Vac or other mechanical aid, get somebody to help by
pushing the pedal for you. Get some 3/16" or 1/4" ID vinyl hose from Home
Depot, a 10mm wrench, and an old jug to catch the fluid in.

Helper: Pump several times, then hold pedal
You: Release bleed screw and close it
Helper: Release pedal
Repeat above for ages, making certain that the MC never runs dry!

Helper will probably have to pick pedal up off floor with toe until
pressure is felt. You will see lots of bubbles and long stretches where no
fluid comes out at all.

Do the right-rear first, then left-front, then left-rear, right-front.

Since the Master Cylinder is new, the pedal-to-the-floor thing is perfectly
safe. If you bleed the brakes annually, it will continue to be safe
forever.

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