Brake troublshooting

[toyfam5]

Good day, I am trying to get the brakes on my IH 574 to bleed but cannot get the one side to work properly. Any assistance is greatly appreciated:confused3:

 

[kw22614]

not familiar with your rig, but try to bleed to the farthest wheel from the master cylinder 1st. just keep pumping, make sure you don't let the master cylinder go dry. it may take a while to push away a blockage or air bubble, be patient. this will show a leak somewhere if it never reaches that wheel.
depending how it's plumbed, you may need to this again on the other side farthest from master cyl. get the fars done first then do the closer wheels. hope it helps - good luck - post pics!

Welcome to the forum!

 

[Tx Jim]

:welcome: to TBN
IMHO either side of tractor brakes because they're independent of each other should bleed without regard to which side or length of brake line. It possible the side that won't hold has a blown axle piston seal. Try capping brake line at axle to see if pedal will get firm.

 

[toyfam5]

Thx I will try this

 

[Wherewolf]

You might have already searched these forums and have come up with an answer, but a couple of notes:
1. Tractor should be warmed up and running when you bleed the brakes.
2. I've found it very helpful to pinch off the rubber return line (gently) as described here: http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/case-ih/210482-ih-574-brake-issues.html
I hope this helps!