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Old 12-04-2020, 12:53 PM   #5
A1971Blazer
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Re: 1969 C 10 drum brakes

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Originally Posted by 697498chevy View Post
No offense taken . I'm no expert but have done these brakes before . Now I'm wondering if the wheel cylinder wouldn't retract because it wasn't yet bled ? THANKS !
the spring pressure should push the rods back in...if not crack the bleeder open very slightly to relieve the pressure....not enough to let air in
If your hose(s) are old, they could be partially collapsed inside thereby not allowing the fluid to go back out of the cylinder.
Good luck with it!
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