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Power bleeder I cannot get it to pump

Tiny
JOE1953
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I tried to bleed the brake with a power bleeder (power built) but I cannot get it to pump. What could be the problem with it?
Thursday, September 22nd, 2016 AT 9:14 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Joe,

I checked out your other posts and it seems like you have a problem with the push rod sticking out to far from the power booster, try loosening the master cylinder mounting bolts about an 1/8 of an inch and try it again.

Let me know what happens

Best, Ken
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Wednesday, April 14th, 2021 AT 10:36 AM
Tiny
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I mean I am having problem getting the hand power built vaccum tool to pump so I can self-bleed the brakes I'm not having problem pumping the brake pedal.
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Wednesday, April 14th, 2021 AT 10:36 AM
Tiny
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Please follow this guide, you should have no troubles.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-bleed-or-flush-a-car-brake-system
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Wednesday, April 14th, 2021 AT 10:36 AM
Tiny
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I don't have a helper that why I wan't to self-bleed the system can I self-bleed the brake with out a helper or power bleeder?
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Wednesday, April 14th, 2021 AT 10:36 AM
Tiny
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Yes you can gravity bleed it, make sure the master is full, then open all the bleeders without touching the brake pedal. Wait until fluid is flowing from the bleeders than close them. The system will be bled
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Wednesday, April 14th, 2021 AT 10:36 AM
Tiny
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I bleed the system and I have front brakes but no rear brakes what could be the cause?
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Wednesday, April 14th, 2021 AT 10:36 AM
Tiny
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Try loosening the master cylinder mounting bolts 1/8 inch and try it again. I think the booster rod is adjusted out to far.
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Wednesday, April 14th, 2021 AT 10:36 AM
Tiny
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I don't see a booster on this truck the master cylinder is mount to the firewall.
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Wednesday, April 14th, 2021 AT 10:36 AM
Tiny
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Still could be a problem, try loosening the master from the fire wall about 1/8 inch
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Wednesday, April 14th, 2021 AT 10:36 AM
Tiny
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When I press down on the brake pedal while the brake drums is off the rear I notice the brake shoe facing the front move but the shoe that facing the back it don't move is that the way the shoes work? It does the same thing on both rear wheel I do have back brakes the brake pedal is about 3" of the floor and the brake shoes have less than 1/4" of pad left on them do the brake shoes need to be replace?
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Wednesday, April 14th, 2021 AT 10:36 AM
Tiny
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Yes it sounds like the rear brake are low and need replacement. It is normal for one shoe to move and not the other so that doesn't sounds like its a concern.

Please let us know what you find so it will help others.

Best, Ken
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