Brake bleeding

[MrBones]

Nothing serious just wondering. Replaced the front brake pads and bled the brakes with a vaccume suction. Worked just fine on the front and clutch, but when tried it on the rear brakes it would not work! Plenty of suction but no fluid. Then got my bride (of 60 years) to pump the peddle and we got it drained that way. Was just wondering why the suction did not work. 

[salty]

Hey Bones! Did you try the vacuum system after the pedal bleed? If it worked, then there just must have been crud plugging the orfice of the bleeder or it's passage. Glad you got the job done with the wife's help. Mine helped me today with the install of a new rear tire.

[MrBones]

Yep tried it during and after the bleed. Just glad its done.

[highcountry]

Bones, I use a Mityvac pump which has worked great on both of my Valks' rear brakes.  Not sure why you would have had a problem.  Glad you got it sorted out though.

[Pluggy]

Try this.  Remove the bleed screw and put a little teflon tape around the threads.  Screw it in about halfway and then try the vacuum pump.

[lew l]

Just one word on the brake bleeding-------"Speed bleeders"     They are easy and work great everry time.
         Lew

[MrBones]

Thanks guys Live and Learn.  Only 78 so have alot of both left to go.

[Alpha Dragon]

I go out to the garage and work on the Valk to get away from my wife!!!

[mello dude]

Just one word on the brake bleeding-------"Speed bleeders"     They are easy and work great everry time.
         Lew

Ditto - speed bleeders are the way to go. No vacuum pump needed.