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Date:         Thu, 4 Jan 1996 11:37:59 -0600 (CST)
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From:         jfourni@comp.uark.edu (Joseph F. Fournier II)
Subject:      Re: Front disks '71 bus

>>For what it's worth...my '71 with year old NEW front rotors with
> the engine running has 1" of movement on the brake pedal before
> resistance is felt.
>
> You might still have air in the lines...why not bleed the wheels
> again?  How long can it take?  and finally...invest in a one man
> bleeder...you'll use it the rest of your life on every car you own.


If you *do* still have air in the lines, they should "pump up," getting
tighter as you pump the brakes.


Thanks! Joe


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