Date: Sun, 11 Apr 2010 10:04:22 -0700
Reply-To: Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: DIY $20 Brake Bleeder-Link to .pdf
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Master cylinder, slave cylinders - the slaves do what the master tells them
to!
The reservoir is only a reservoir.
On Sun, Apr 11, 2010 at 9:15 AM, Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@gmail.com>wrote:
> Wait a minute....that sounds like it would work. The valve stem would have
> to be offset as the electrical is in the center of the cap. You would
> loosen
> the valve stem at completion and then re tighten as the cap is self
> breathing, right. Clearance of valve stem should be OK as it is about same
> height as electrical connector. What is the capacity of the brake
> resorvoir? Why is it sometimes called the master cylinder by some?
> Michael in San Antonio
> 91GL Weekender AT 2.1L 'Gringo'
> 73 Beetle
>
>
> On Sun, Apr 11, 2010 at 10:55 AM, zzyzx <zzyzx9@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > 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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Jake
1984 Vanagon GL 1.9 WBX 'The Grey Van'
1986 Westy Weekender/2.5 SOHC Suby 'Dixie'
Crescent Beach, BC
www.thebassspa.com
www.crescentbeachguitar.com
http://subyjake.googlepages.com/mydixiedarlin%27
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