I just finished redoing the brake system on my 90 Daytona (daily driver). All new lines, new calipers, double-flared everything, etc. I'm using my old master cylinder and metering block, though. I gravity bled the system for a couple hours, then did it the right way, then did it the right way with the engine running. No air came out of the lines when bleeding, and I was quite complete. In total, I used over a quart of fluid - most of which is now on the driveway . Everything is clean and topped-off. When I stop, it takes more pedal than it used to, though does not go to the floor. Before my brake line broke (which is why I redid everything) I could push the pedal to the floor if I wanted, though didn't need to do it to stop. It is the same now, but takes more pedal to stop. It is consistent, not intermittent, and the fluid levels are unchanged. I've not yet found any seepage, though will keep looking, as I always do after replacing brake lines. Is it possible I didn't bleed the master cylinder well enough, or could it be starting to go? I'm out of ideas.
you got everything changed ,which means they can take more pressure except the master cylender you may have by pass inside the master cyl that why you do not loose any fluid ,yet have spongy feeling on your brakes ,try bleed the master cyl first if still there ,rebuild or change it
Did you bleed the master cylinder before bleeding the rest of the system? Sounds like the master cylinder may have some air in it.
Thanx everyone. I have discs all around, no shoes. I bled the cylinder, but I'll try again - maybe I'll get another one if its cheap enough.
