1999 Lincoln Continental brakes

1999 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
130,000 MILES • 4.6L • V8 • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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HABIS1
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I installed all new calipers and rotors and a new master cylinder ( I bench bleed) on my 99 cont.
Right rear brake is not getting any brake fluid at all. I inspected the line all the way to front, and its not bad or dented. The rubber line by wheel has been disconnected so its no factor ,just the steel line at the wheel. All other brakes bleed just fine but the right rear won't get any fluid at all. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks, Rick in Ohio
May 8, 2015 at 10:04 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Did you disconnect the fitting closest to the MC to see if there is fluid there going to that brake?
May 8, 2015 at 10:44 AM
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HABIS1
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No. There is the m c and two blocks. Both blocks look difficult to access or should I just check at m c?
May 8, 2015 at 11:54 AM
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HABIS1
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I just checked both lines coming out m c and there is fluid present.? This might mean that I will have to check at blocks next. Any easy way to get to these blocks? And by the way thanks for your help. Rick from ohio
May 8, 2015 at 12:08 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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I hate to say it, but there is no easy way.
May 10, 2015 at 7:09 PM
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