Capri - Brakes at last!

If you have been reading my previous posts, you would remember that I have been trying to improve the brakes (brake pedal pressure) on my green Deluxe. After my last test drive, I was still not happy as it appeared that there was still air in the lines. The only thing that I had not done to the brake system since owning the car was recondition the master cylinder. It was not leaking but after reading a lot on Dr Google was convinced that there was still air in the system
I ended up taking the master cylinder off (not a big job, but a bit messy with brake fluid dripping everywhere so make sure you cover the paint well).



Off to All Brake & Clutch Supplies at Rocklea where I have been going for a number of years, & asked if they could check it out. They had it ready the next day - no bad news, everything good with a new rubber kit installed for $65. Better than I expected. They also gave a few good tips on bleeding the master cylinder & the system (like doing it with the motor running).
After initially bleeding the MC on the work bench (I am not sure how successful that was as a fair bit of fluid was all over the place in the process!), I fitted the MC back onto the car.
Then with the help of my patient wife, I bleed each of the pipes at the MC several times. At the end of this the pedal pressure was really good with no fade & engine running.
I then did one front wheel & again the pedal pressure is as I would expect. At last, good pedal pressure with little travel. Haven't had a test drive yet as it was a bit wet today, so I will try it on the weekend. Hopefully, this is the end of the brake issue. I think the main problem was air in the MC & not bleeding that properly first.
Have fun with your Capri!!