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Touringman

bleeding breaks on 1938 packard

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I have installed a new master cylinder on my 1938 packard 8. Does anyone know if there are bleeder valves (ports) at the wheel or do I break the break lines to bleed the air out. I have done a bench bleed on the master before installing. I am new to this so any information would be helpful. thanks

Posted on: 2012/8/8 9:20

PackardV8

Re: bleeding breaks on 1938 packard

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Why not just take look at the back side of the backing plate on EACH and EVERY wheel to see if there are bleeder screws or not?????

IF not then it mite be because the bleeder screws twisted off due to rust. In that case it is very likely that the brake LINES will twistoff too due to rust.

Posted on: 2012/8/8 9:32

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Owen_Dyneto

Re: bleeding breaks on 1938 packard

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Does anyone know if there are bleeder valves (ports) at the wheel

Yes, on the wheel cylinders.

Posted on: 2012/8/8 9:35

JD in KC

Re: bleeding breaks on 1938 packard

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If you haven't already, you can download the shop manual for your Packard here. It will have the procedure for bleeding brakes.

Posted on: 2012/8/8 9:40

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PackardV8

Re: bleeding breaks on 1938 packard

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When opening (or attempting to open) the wheel cylinder bleeder screws be sure to use a GOOD SIX point wrehnch or socket. Not a 12 point. Same for the brake lines if needed.

Posted on: 2012/8/8 9:42

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Phil Randolph

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Also soak the bleeders down with PB Blaster or the 50/50 mix of ATF and Acetone.

Posted on: 2012/8/8 15:31

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Owen_Dyneto

Re: bleeding breaks on 1938 packard

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If you do as suggested above, and it's possible it might be necessary though I've never found it so, just make sure you also take steps to avoid any of those materials co-mixing with the brake fluid.

Posted on: 2012/8/8 16:08

JWL

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Good advice given... and be sure to screw the cap back on the master cylinder between fillings and while you are pumping and bleeding the brakes. If the cap is left off, the fluid will spurt out and damage paint. I know, I did not replace the cap between fillings on my 115C, and had to refinish a fender due to fluid damage to the paint.

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Posted on: 2012/8/8 16:55

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Touringman

Re: bleeding breaks on 1938 packard

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thanks for the information, However I am so new to this I am not sure which screws are the bleeder screws. I have looked at the shop manual and there are no clear lables. Thanks for all your help. mitch

Posted on: 2012/8/9 7:06