Awww yeah! Called a Cornish Pastie in the rest of the world. Good stuff!
As for advice. Get a AA membership with a 100 mile tow. It is relatively cheap insurance at $100 a year.
If you have a line looping above the MC, that is likely your problem. Air will not be able to be bled from hardline above the MC without major hassle.
(Remember to bench bleed your master!)
(Example of trapped air on a loop. This also applies to routing above MC reservoirs)
Simple green (Not corrosive) for cleaning up stuff, with cotton towels (Cheap at walmart)
Meguiar's Ultimate Protectant Dash And Trim Restorer for after the cleaning.
Meguiar's Protectant Natural Shine for once it is installed and you are detailing.
Your attention to detail is amazing. I am sorry to hear about your health struggles. Part of me wants you to continue through the pain just to see the quality of your work, but if you do sell, I hope the new buyer keeps us updated on this thread.
Good luck!