Dave; Practice makes perfect. Open the bleeder just enough to be able to force fluid out by stepping on the brake pedal. DO NOT worry about the bubbles. The pump keeps negative pressure on the cylinder so no air will be drawn in when you release the pedal. In a sense the bubbles are a GOOD sign. Just hook up the vacuum and pump each wheel ten to twenty times. I have done this dozens of times with excellent results. I try to flush a quart of fluid through each of my vehicles every twelve to sixteen months. Drive Safely & Happy Holidays Ken Lewis <Kernersville,NC> 86 VW crewcab;60 356B Coupe -------------------------------------------------- On Mon, 11 Dec 2000 18:23:55 -0500 Dave Caston <happycampers@PICUSNET.COM> writes: >I am frustrated beyond belief. >I bought a vacuum pump and constructed a hydraulic bleeding chamber ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj. |
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