no fluid from bleeders on drivers side?

[lowater]

whats up guys and gals. i was changing the brake fluid yesterday on my 91 yj. i started at passenger rear, no problem fluid came out fine. went to drivers rear opened bleeder and nothing came out. so i went to passenger front and i got good clean fluid comming out fine there. then to the front drivers and nothing there? so the passenger front and rear bleed fine. but nothing front and rear on drivers side. it dos not really pull when braking or anything. and i have no helper to pump the pedal and see if i can clear the clog.
I was wonder if there is a clog somewere that would keep both drivers side from getting fluid or is it just by change that they both happen to be clogged? brakes seem fine. i should mention my method of changing brake fluid so you know i was just placing a clear hose on the bleeder and cracking them open and whatching them till clean fluid came thru, and keep the master full i did see some nice black chunks and dark fluid. thanks whats the problem?

 

[superj]

you did a gravity bleed. that's a good way. the fronts are usually on one output of the proportioning valve and the rears are on one. you probably just need to get a helper to pimp for you

 

[lowater]

you did a gravity bleed. that's a good way. the fronts are usually on one output of the proportioning valve and the rears are on one. you probably just need to get a helper to pimp for you

thats what i figure, i need a helper that will "pimp" for me. hahaha thanks for the reply.

 

[TerryMason]

When I'm pimping by myself I use one of these - they work great:

Cal-Van Tools 247 One Man Brake Bleeder : Amazon.com : Automotive

 

[flatie46]

I've had the bleeders themselves get clogged, I ended up getting a new one. It's a good idea to change your brake fluid if it looks really nasty like that, it'll absorb moisture over time and cause problems. Also if they've never been changed it'd prob be good to change the rubber lines on it. When the rubber lines get old they can break down internally and do weird things.

 

[lowater]

good info thanks you guys. ya i was trying to change out the fluid when i discovered this. the ones that did bleed had dark fluid and little chunks roll thru the clear line i had on the bleeder. i think its time for a brake system over haul. i love working (improving) on my jeepz.