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Brakes are working as they should
Okay, just to wrap up this thread:
1) First off I did not have to bench bleed the master cylinder after the system totally lost all fluid in the master cylinder when I disconnected the left front brake line. Everything worked out well bleeding the brakes the usual way - right rear, left rear, right front, left front. My neighbor came over and pressed the brake pedal as I worked the bleeders. Also, it pays to shoot the bleeders with PB Blaster or similar product the night before.
2) The leaking brake line banjo bolt was resolved by flipping the copper washers and tightening the bolt to proper torque. I suspect that my initial leak was from either not tighenting the banjo bolt enough or the fluid was coming from the bleeder and not the banjo connection. Either way the system has worked well for a few drives so far and no leaks to be found. So for the record, the Raybestos rebuilt caliper is working well. I had a bit of a clearance issue between the wheel and the brake pad hold down clip. But I bent the clip so it "hugs" the caliper housing closer now it barely rubs.
Next step will be all new rotors and pads - I LOVE THIS CAR!!!!! I ALWAYS HAVE A HOBBY. Kidding of course, I truly do love this car and little by little she will get to a point where there won't be much to do but normal maintenance and no more restoring.
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