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Bled new Wilwood brakes but still spongy pedal

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jimandemma:
Discs had a slight warp and was not sure if the calipers were rebuilt in the past with SS sleeves. Wanted to upgrade to drilled discs and lighter calipers as well as improve aesthetics. No, not going to put the old ones back on, gone too far for that.

bfit:
I understand the frustration

wabco40:

I haven't read the whole post but I am guessing your having problems bleeding the brakes.

The only way I could bleed my brakes with Wilwood and standard calipers was to use a pressure bleeder. I tried for weeks doing pump and hold, gravity and a vacuum pump with no luck.

Using the pressure bleeder it took about half an hour to get a rock hard pedal.

jimandemma:
Yes, thinking the same mate. Pressure bleeders are damn expensive though for 1 job. Got a mechanic coming out this afternoon, so will see how we go.

bfit:

--- Quote from: jimandemma on March 05, 2018, 03:52:24 PM ---Yes, thinking the same mate. Pressure bleeders are damn expensive though for 1 job. Got a mechanic coming out this afternoon, so will see how we go.

--- End quote ---
good luck
I hope he sorts it for you quickly .
For my part I would buy a pressure bleeder it always useful even if you never use it again. A pressure bleeder was my next purchase after the vacuum bleed I purchased.
the  vacuum unit I got worked a treat
Vacuum Brake Bleeding Kit T&E Tools QS-2119K

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