Fw: [Chrysler300] Bleeding brakes on the 59 300E ..................................

["'Ron Waters' ronbo97@xxxxxxxxxxx [Chrysler300]" <Chrysler300-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ron Waters" <ronbo97@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "Rick Vitek" <rpvitek@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, March 02, 2015 10:30 AM
Subject: Re: [Chrysler300] Bleeding brakes on the 59 300E 
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> Based on your initial symptoms, I would suggest that you replace your rear 
> brake hose, even if it 'still looks good'. These guys can collapse 
> internally, leading to what you describe.
>
> Were your rear cylinders leaking ? If not, why did you replace ? Also 
> wondering why you replaced the master cylinder. What led you to believe 
> that was the issue ?
>
> So to address your present problem. Follow these steps in order.
>
> Replace the rear brake hose.
> 'Bench bleed' the master cylinder, either by removing from the car or 
> following the method that Rick Vitek suggested. I would recommend skipping 
> the 'adult beverage' part when working with brakes.
> Bleed the brakes until no more bubbles appear in the fluid.
> Turn the adjusters on the rear wheels until the shoes lock against the 
> drums. Be sure that you understand the correct way to turn the adjusters 
> to accomplish this.
> Check that you have a firm, solid pedal. For now, there should be little 
> to no movement.
> Loosen the rear adjusters on each side so that the wheels will spin, but 
> you hear a slight drag.
> Check the pedal again. You should have some movement...about an inch or 
> two before attaining solid pedal.
> Drive car and test.
>
> Ron
>
>
>> From: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
>> Behalf Of Chrysler300E@xxxxxxx [Chrysler300]
>> Sent: Sunday, March 01, 2015 8:01 AM
>> To: chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> Subject: [Chrysler300] Bleeding brakes on the 59 300E
>
>
>> Good Afternoon to Everyone out there in 300 Land!
>>
>> Subject:  Bleeding brakes
>
>> My rear brakes were starting to lock up when I applied the brakes while
>> coming to a stop.  I replaced the master cylinder and rebuild the rear 
>> brake
>> cylinders.  Now that I've bled the brakes, or at least I thought, the 
>> brake
>> pedal is going all the way to the floor.  Any suggestions?
>>
>> Thanks to any and all responses in advance!
>
>> Tom
>>
>> South Miami, Florida
> 



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Posted by: "Ron Waters" <ronbo97@xxxxxxxxxxx>
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