For simplicity and ease of storage eliminate the sprayer. DRILL and install the tire valve stem on the cap of the master cylinder. Use a tire pump to pressurize the master cylinder. On a Vanagon you need no more than 5-10 lbs. At the brake cylinder end use a catch cup smaller than the size of the brake reservoir, which will provide a good indication of when the brake reservoir may need filling. (to prevent air entering the brake system). Buy one of the valve stems that comes with a metal slotted cap to loosen the valve stem seal. This should cost less than 5 bucks at a tire shop. Use the slotted metal cap at the completion of the bleeding project to loosen the seal in the stem just enough to allow the master cylinder to breath again. The modified brake cylinder cap will stay installed/stored on the brake reservoir. This will eliminate storage, the cost of a garden sprayer & introduce simplicity. Life is good
Michael Sullivan wrote: > This is not my design and I don't know whose it is, but since it was posted > on the web, just wanna say thanks to the designer. Worked for me and each > and every part can be picked up at Lowe's in under 15 minutes under the > exact part numbers listed. Google docs link. > http://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0B6d59lFnMiHVNTc5YzVlOTktOTM4NC00NjA5LWFmM2QtNTRiNDk0ZGY4ZjM0&hl=en > Michael in San Antonio > 91GL Weekender AT 2.1L 'Gringo' > 73 Beetle > > |
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