360 Brake Flush Problem

Try the inner bleeder first. It is very common for the external cross over line to be obstructed.

 

It is possible that you need new rubber lines. Also as stated above, the crossover tubes clog frequently. I recommend a thorough cleaning of the calipers. Also, check the reservoir bottom and make sure you don't have a gummy build up. That is common as well and a power bleeder will just force it into the ABS unit and that is not good. I have repaired many 360s with this issue.

 

Before you go crazy replacing lines, I suggest reversing the procedure. Open one bleeder at the closest wheel to the reservoir and force the fluid backwards. Since all four of your wheels are not bleeding, the clog has to be close to the reservoir. You may be able to force the clog back into the tank and free everything up. I'd try that before replacing all the lines and finding the problem still presents itself.

 

I know people love the motive's but I have always got a better pedal doing it 2 man. If you have no fluid flow 2 man then you have a problem. Also some cars bleed better if engine on because you get more pressure. You have to be more careful. Rubber lines do fail and things can gum up but it is rare, vs. the number of cars with no problems, on even a margianlly serviced brake system.

 

Do the brakes work when you hit the pedal? Do they release when you are off the pedal? Same on all 4 wheels? Mike

 

This is becoming a common problem in 360's as they get older, and we have experienced it often. The problem that we've found is that the fluid reservoir falls apart internally, and little plastic white colored pieces migrate down to the caliper crossover pipes and clog them up. Replace the reservoir, remove the cross over pipes and clean them, and the problem should go away and reoccur twenty years from now!
Gary Bobileff