brake bleeding fail

[Malice]

I just installed an SJM ABS delete kit. I didn't get the linelock or anything fancy, just a proportioning valve and a couple randomly prebent tubes.

After installing the kit, I started the bleeding process. I started with the right rear wheel, and bled it out with no problems. Then I moved to the left rear wheel. Again, no probs.

The two front brakes are giving me trouble though. I opened the right front bleeder screw, and attached my one-man bleeder bottle. THen I pressed the brake pedal. It sunk down halfway and then it hit a brick wall. I would not sink to the floor like it's supposed to.

I opened the beeder screw another turn, and tried again. Same result. I took the bleeder screw totally off of the caliper, and got the same result. The pedal would not sink to the floor, and only a small dribble of fluid was coming out.

The same thing happened on the front left caliper.

Any ideas what might be causing this?

[jakesz28]

What does that kit use for a proportioning valve? I normally will vacuum bleed or pressure bleed the brakes. But since you did the back first I would say the pedal stops when the brake brakes are at pressure. If you know someone with a vaccum pump and bleeder cup thry that method.

[Malice]

What does that kit use for a proportioning valve? I normally will vacuum bleed or pressure bleed the brakes. But since you did the back first I would say the pedal stops when the brake brakes are at pressure. If you know someone with a vaccum pump and bleeder cup thry that method.

The kit uses a willwood proportioning valve.

I thought about using a vacuum bleeder, but the one man bleeder bottle was just as effective on the rears, and cost 1/3 as much.

I have the proportioner pegged in the full closed position. I guess I'll try moving the valve position and see if that helps.

I really don't wanna buy a vac bleed kit though. I'm soo tired of throwing money at this car. I just want ONE simple project to go on budget/on time.