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Date:         Wed, 18 Jun 2003 10:42:54 -0400
Reply-To:     Robert Prouse <rob@PROUSE.ORG>
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From:         Robert Prouse <rob@PROUSE.ORG>
Subject:      Re: The One Man Brake Bleed Show
Comments: cc: mark_hb@HOTMAIL.COM
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I don't have a web link, but there are several kits of varying prices that all work well. You can probably pick one up at your local auto parts store. I picked up the cheapest one I could find and it worked well when I replaced the rear cylinders. It is just a couple of pieces of tube that hook onto the bleeder valve and go into a sealed cup. When you pump out, fluid goes into the cup and when you release the brakes, air is prevented from going back in because the tube is in the fluid.

That works fine for a quick job, but if you are going to bleed your entire lines, I suggest that you get a more expensive kit with a one-way valve and a larger resevoir. Still probably only about $25. Good luck.

Rob '89 Westy


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