Brake bleeding dilemma; HELP!!

[ombass606]

In attempting to bleed the brakes on a 1995 Honda Prelude (w/ABS - order: right rear, left front, left rear and right front), only the 2 rear bled, the front had no release of ANYTHING when the bleeder valve was opened, and the brake pedal remained static still while depressing. What gives? (OR doesn't?!!?) Thanks!

[spiffyguido]

That seems odd. Did you open the bleeder screw far enough?

[ombass606]

Yes; it only took 1/2 a turn for the rear ones to flow!

[spiffyguido]

Try turning the front ones out a little more. There has got to be a blockage of some sort.

Also check to make sure you're not losing the braking pressure somewhere else. Make sure all the other bleeders are closed.

[ombass606]

I turned them 3-4 complete turns. Way more than enough. What about removing them completely, and seeing if there is a blockage of some sort? (There were no rubber covers on them) Also, it ISN'T an ABS, which doesn't make any real difference, except in the bleeding order...Thanks for your replies, by the way!

[spiffyguido]

Sure, take them out. There has got to be a blockage of some sort.

[ombass606]

Found the problem! Removed valve, and there it was--rust & corrosion! So, now to find new ones & replace. (And put some rubber boots on them!!)

[spiffyguido]

Figured it had to be something like that.

Still, those must be some old bleeders....I've never seen them goo up before.

[ombass606]

More than likely original. That's what happens when the protective rubber cap is no longer there to protect it from the elements; moisture settles in and does its handywork! Like Neil Young said: "Rust NEVER sleeps!"