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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-- Original Message --

>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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