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Re: Bleeding brakes on ‘42 I haven’t had the wheels off, I don’t have the tools at work to do it. Can I adjust them from the outside? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Re: Bleeding brakes on ‘42 Would reverse bleeding help with this style of brakes? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Re: Bleeding brakes on ‘42 Anyone have a lead on the bleeder screw size? I didn’t measure mine when I had them out and I’m out of town for a week. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Re: Bleeding brakes on ‘42 Ok so I bled the fronts with a hand pump and then had an assistant pump the brakes and do it the usual way. I need the assistant to help me with the rears, I vacuum bled them but that was it so far. Pedal is better, still needs almost one full travel to really get...

Correct. They also boil at a lower temp, which is why newer systems are pressurized. A pressurized liquid boils at a higher temperature. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Have you checked Mac’s Auto Parts and Dennis Carpenter? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Interestingly, I’ve been a vintage bike guy since I was 15, so almost 30 years now. This truck is my first real hands on at vintage cars, although I was a factory trained Chevy mechanic for a few years. Being a paramedic was easier so I switched to that and never looked back haha. Sent from...

Re: Bleeding brakes on ‘42 Not inaccessible but more of a PITA than the front. Only a few extra curse words [emoji23]. Just requires a 1/4” ratchet with socket. And yes, speed bleeder would have helped. The vacuum bleeder was ok but def got a hand cramp or two Sent from my iPhone using...

Re: Bleeding brakes on ‘42 I haven’t scoped out the rear yet, I will look into it. If I can get a set of standard bleeder screw on there I have a vacuum hand bleeder I can use. I’m pretty sure I’ll get a bunch of junk out of it; before I got the truck running it had sat for at least 5...

Re: Bleeding brakes on ‘42 I’m gonna pull it out Monday am and match it to my thread pitch gauge. Has to be a standard item. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yes that’s perfect! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Bleeding brakes on ‘42 So, will a standard bleeder screw with a nipple thread into the place the bolt is? Wondering if it’s the same thread pitch etc as a modern, sae bleeder Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Re: Bleeding brakes on ‘42 Good guess! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Re: Bleeding brakes on ‘42 Correct. It’s been dripping for quite a number of years! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Re: Bleeding brakes on ‘42 Nope, it was suggested that I replace the wheel cylinder if they are that old. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Re: Bleeding brakes on ‘42 Yes, I have the original type and not the common type of bleeder. I’m not in a position to pull the wheels off the truck so I’m hoping a simple bleeding will be enough to get them to work. The brakes have been working pretty well so far. Thanks for your help! Mike...

Re: Bleeding brakes on ‘42 Ok perfect, thanks! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Bleeding brakes on ‘42 Ok so I was able to replace a front brake hose on our 1942 Ford truck without a hitch today (thank you PB B’laster!) but I’m unsure how to bleed them. The bolt above the hose on the back side of the master cylinder looks like an adjuster of some sort, but not a bleeder...

Hi everyone. Stupid question. 1942 ford truck, gas splashes out of the filler neck when driving, pretty much only when I take a left turn or the right side of the truck dips lower than the left. I did add an extra layer of gasket material on the cap which cut the spillage way back, but I...

Thanks for the heads up! I would not have used heat but I’m glad you made it out without any lasting injuries. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk