Date:         Mon, 11 Dec 2000 18:23:55 -0500
Reply-To:     Dave Caston <happycampers@PICUSNET.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Dave Caston <happycampers@PICUSNET.COM>
Subject:      what did I do wrong? brake bleeder question
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I am frustrated beyond belief.
I bought a vacuum pump and constructed a hydraulic bleeding chamber just
like the diagram on the package illustrated. When I tried to use it on my 91
Cab to bleed the brakes, all I got were bubbles, bubbles, and more bubbles
and about 4 0z of fluid I  guess. And that took forever. I was trying to
change the fluid and was expecting to run through the liter of fluid in no
time flat. I was expecting to get to both the Cab & Vinnie, but no way. I
ended up with my wife providing power to push the fluid through by pushin
the brake pedal just like regular. But I need to be able to do this one man
style.
I tried with the master cyl top on and off.
rear on ramps and off ramps.
Ended up with a leak in the jar and no light feeling like a yutz.
Tried to call Ken and Karl but Ken didn't answer and I couldn't find Karl's
phone number.
What did I do wrong?
Anyone?