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Date:   Wed, 13 Dec 2000 13:25:40 -0500
Reply-To:   Bryan Belman <bryanbelman@IWON.COM>
Sender:   Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:   Bryan Belman <bryanbelman@IWON.COM>
Subject:   Re: brake bleeder sizes
Comments:   To: "Thomas D. Hanlon" <hanran@EARTHLINK.NET>
In-Reply-To:   <3A37AF2B.D133AC58@earthlink.net>
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>Listees, > >For an alternative to the usual method, see speedbleeder.com. I've installed >five on my 84 Westy. One serves the clutch slave cylinder. I did learn that >there >is a difference, on my vehicle, between the front and the rear wheel bleeder >sizes, so make sure that you order the correct size. The dealer's information >on >sizes should be confirmed. > > The device is among the better refinements I've made to my 200,000 mile, >original engine, Vanagon--- for about $40, about the same price for a brake >bleeder system. Bleeding is a one-person snap, and I've been more inclined >to >replace fluids on a periodic basis than I was with the OEM arrangement. > >Usual disclaimers apply. I'm a satisfied user. > >Tom Hanlon >Palm Springs, CA >84 Westfalia > Tom, could you list the sizes that you ordered. Assuming you have ATE brand Calliper in front. Front Calliper size = Rear drum size = Slave cylinder =

Thanks, that is well worth the $40 bucks. Bryan

Bryan Belman 90 Audi 200 'money pit 82 Vanagon Diesel Westfalia '1.6l NA stock, diesel beast 70 Type 1 1600cc 'Dual port no frills

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