I was taught that when bleeding brakes this way, it is more efficient to open the nipple 1/8 to 1/4 turn, have an assistant push the pedal to the floor, close the nipple, the assistant raises the pedal, open the nipple,... When fluid is clear and no more bubbles, that wheel is done. -Dana- KENWILFY@AOL.COM wrote: > > You can just use a 7mm box end wrench (or is it 6mm I always forget). One of > the guys on the list posted a nice idea a little while back about using a > piece of hose attached to the bleeder screw with the end submerged in a > container 1/4 full of brake fluid. The container collects the fluid and > allows you to pump the tar out of the breaks without getting air sucked back > up into the lines. Just be sure to keep your reservoir topped off. This > idea is great because it is: > 1. Simple > 2. Cheap > 3. Easy to do as a one man operation. > 4. The materials for it can be easily obtained at any Walmart or Home Depot. > Hope this helps and thanks to the List member that posted this idea a couple > months ago (I would openly praise you but I forget who it was honestly). > Ken Wilford > Van-Again > John 3:16 |
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