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Expert: Kevin Pilotte - 3/31/2009


Question
I replaced my brake lines and master cylinder. I bench bled the mc before I installed it. The problem is I cannot get all of the air out of the lines. The pedal will not hold pressure. I've bled each wheel several times. Do I need to hold open the proportioning valve to properly bleed the brakes? Do you have to use the special tool to do this?

Answer
There is a special service tool used to disable the metering valve portion of the combination valve during the bleeding process.
Go to this website, which is actually for a 1973 AMC. Go to the brake section and it describes the bleeding procedure. It is the same on your Jeep.
http://www.oldcarmanualproject.com/manuals/AMC/1973/Service/Chapter8html/browser...

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Kevin Pilotte

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I can answer many technical questions relating to AMC vehicles prior to 1979. I also have experience with Rambler & Nash vehicles.

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I am a former AMC technician, service writer and service manager. I have worked in AMC dealers in Illinois in the 70's. After college, I was a Field Service Rep for American Motors Sales Corporation, working out of the Chicago Zone office. I traveled to AMC dealers assisting in the diagnosis and repair of AMC vehicles. I was also the Area Training Manager for DeLorean Motor Company. I have 10+ years as an Automotive Instructor. I have modified and restored
numerous AMC vehicles. I have been working on AMC vehicles for over 30 years.

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I have been an ASE Certified Master Technician since 1975. This includes L1. I am also currently a Toyota Certified Master Diagnostic Technician.

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I have articles in "American Motoring", the official publication of the American Motors Owners Association. They are the largest AMC club in the world.

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