Bill,
I've noticed this same issue when the pedals aren't returning all the way, pull the tops of the pedals toward you and the fluid should flow from the brakes up to the reservoir.

This is just for anyone out there that hasn't done this before or isn't having luck with their brake bleeding method-

You can use the bleeder available from AC Spruce or make you own from a garden sprayer by installing a line with a small ball valve on it and from there a piece of red Tygon to attach to the caliper.  It takes two people since one needs to man the bleeder and valve and the other operates the pedals. If your Lancair is plumbed per the manual then start on the co-pilot side, get it really good and then move on to the pilots side. Doing the left or right first does not matter.

Here is our process:
1) Make sure there is plenty of fluid and good pressure in the bleeder tank and no air in the line coming from it, you don't need to introduce more air into the system.
2) Be prepared for overflow from the reservoir.
3) Attach the line to the fitting on the bottom of the caliper of the side you wish to do first but do not open the fitting yet.
4) Verify all pedals are pulled back at their tops.
5) Open the valve on the bleeder and then open the fitting on the caliper with a 1/4" wrench by loosening it about a half a turn.
6) Have someone push down on the brake pedal very slowly and then let the pedal up even slower. Verify the pedal has fully returned.
7) Close the fitting on the caliper and try to pump up the brakes on that side.
8) Repeat steps 5, 6 and 7 until brakes feel very hard.
9) Close the fitting on the caliper first then close the valve on the bleeder tank before removing line from the caliper.
10) Switch over to the pilot's seat and repeat steps 4-9, this should complete this side of the brake system.



Good luck,

Matthew Collier
Fibercraft Inc.
www.fibercraft.us
541-419-5634