Brake bleeding help

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  1. ford71

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    I have been trying to bleed brakes today and the small reservoir keeps drawing fluid even with the front brakes? HELP
     
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    You may need a proportioning valve or at least take it apart and clean/re o-ring it, was the system empty when u started?
     
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    Are you sure you have them hooked to the MC correctly?
     
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    I think your right the can you get the parts from the local parts store? Went to Napa today dear in headlights when I asked about it.
    i believe it is plumbed right
    yes it was empty
     
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    I have switched the lines and the front cylinder draws but not the back? Does it leak buy in the porpotioning valve?
     
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    did you bench bleed the master cylinder?
     
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    Yes. Found piece oh brake fluid foil in master all fixed thank you for all the help. This site is Awesome!
     
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