Awesome, thanks! On Wed, Aug 25, 2021 at 10:51 AM <stuartmacm@gmail.com> wrote: > John, the Motive pressure bleeder is the way to go: > https://www.motiveproducts.com/collections/import-power-bleeder-kits/products/0100-european-bleeder > you can flush a quart of fluid in a few minutes. The unit attaches to the > reservoir, and you get under to open the bleed valves. Get one of the > catch bottles too so you can see clean fluid coming out: > https://www.motiveproducts.com/collections/accessories/products/single-power-bleeder-catch-bottle-1810 > . I have adapters for all my cars, this may be the best tool I've ever > purchased! > > Stuart > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> On Behalf Of John > Rodgers > Sent: Wednesday, August 25, 2021 8:42 AM > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Brake Bleeding > > Just changed out the brake master cylinder on my 91' Carat. It was leaking > in a couple of places. The one I took out looked like the original from the > factory over 30 years ago. No telling what's in the brake lines. Anyone > with any recommendations? I may have to bleed the brakes by myself. Would > the MityVac tool be applicable in this case? Do you have to get under the > van to use the tool? > > |
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