1979 Chevy Corvette brake overhaul

1979 CHEVROLET CORVETTE
115,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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HENDRIK DE GROOT
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master cylinder bench bled;pofessionally rebuild calipers;replaced brake pads;system bled;checked for leaks at all points known to me.
pedal still to spongy in my opinion
what did I most likely miss?
Apr 25, 2009 at 7:32 AM
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MERLIN2021
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If you have the four piston calipers, tap on them while bleeding, air can stick to the inner walls of the calipers. Also the bleeders are facing up right? On top of the calipers. It is easy to mount them upside down!
Apr 26, 2009 at 2:29 AM
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