Classic/Antique Car Repair: volvo 240 dl brake bleeding, volvo 240 dl, volvo 240


Question
I installed new rotors new loaded calipers throughout new master cylinder bled system still have no pedel ?

Answer
Don't know what bleeding method you used, but unless the rules on bleeding are followed to the letter, you cannot achieve results.

This works:   

Fill system with fluid. Start at the wheel farthest from the master cylinder (not just those worked on), pump the pedal until hard or at least 7 times if it does not harden. Then open bleeder while someone keeps pressure on pedal. Close bleeder. Lift pedal and repeat process until no air comes from bleeder. Check level EVERY THREE ATTEMPTS. If it is ever to the bottom or the pedal was allowed to move up while bleeding, you must start entire process over from the beginning. Continue to the next furthest from master cylinder. Repeat sequence. If fluid level ever falls to bottom, start over at first wheel.

This works 100% of time. If you don't have good pedal, you have a different problem.