Date:         Wed, 14 Feb 2007 06:28:41 -0800
Reply-To:     Jeffrey Earl <jefferrata@YAHOO.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Jeffrey Earl <jefferrata@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Homemade pressure bleeder links
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In addition to the DIY solutions already offered,
remember that you could always simply go to the
discount auto-parts store and buy a Vacuum Pump/Brake
Bleed kit; about $40:
http://www.actron.com/product_detail.php?pid=16292

Besides testing vacuum lines, it can also be used to
bleed both brake and clutch hydraulic lines, as I've
outlined here:
http://www.vanthology.com/1Layout/Technical/Clutch3.html

Essentially, top up the fluid reservoir, go back and
attach the bleeder to a slave or brake cylinder, and
actuate the pump. Old fluid and bubbles will be drawn
through the line, thereby bleeding it and replacing
with fresh fluid.

Jeffrey Earl
1983 diesel Westfalia "Vanasazi"
http://www.vanthology.com/

"OK, I'll leave it at that since I've already gone on
for far too long about something I don't know a whole
lot about ..."




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