[tcb] Re: hey ya'll brake question
- From: Steve Chamberlain <steveraychamberlain@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Tue, 27 Sep 2011 14:17:54 -0500
Just talked to Metaphysical Volkswagen here in Austin and Toby said that the
new wheel cylinders I put on the front are not machined correctly and the
line between the two cylinders are not seating all the way. It is just
enough to let air in the system but it doesn't leak fluid out. Getting ready
to pull them off and start all over.
On Tue, Sep 27, 2011 at 2:06 PM, Denis Dodson <coocoo@xxxxxxx> wrote:
> One way I make it easy is, I have a lift. I use the soda pop bottle with
> 4” of brake fluid in it and a clear plastic hose the size so that it goes on
> to the nipple and stays. Start with the wheel furthest from the master
> cylinder loosen the nipple and go to the front and pull down on the brake
> lever (or have someone in the car push the peddle) a few times till there is
> no air bubbles. Tighten the nipple and proceed to the next closest wheel.*
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> I guess my keys are a lift and a pop bottle and hose. Nipples do get old
> clogged. Make sure the brakes are adjusted close before bleeding.****
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> There are “speed bleeders” that are great. I have them on my front brakes
> (don’t ask why I only have 2), but they are great. Open the nipple push the
> pedal till no air and tighten them. No need for hose or bottle.****
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> I know this stuff from doing it wrong or badly for so many years.****
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> *From:* tcb-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:tcb-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] *On
> Behalf Of *Steve Chamberlain
> *Sent:* Tuesday, September 27, 2011 12:50 PM
> *To:* tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> *Subject:* [tcb] hey ya'll brake question****
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> OK Dennis I hope you got your brakes stoping. Are there any tricks that I'm
> missing in bleeding? I replaced rear wheel cylindes and shoes all the way
> around on Tylers '65 bus. I can't get them to bleed out. Suggestions? ****
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