That brake bleeder that was discussed some years ago uses a flaps cap with an air fitting and low pressure to push the fluid from the reservoir using your air compressor. That would push it more quickly. I use a mityvac to suck it out, kinda messy but works.
--R (sent from my miniPad) On Dec 25, 2013, at 7:58 PM, Larry T <l02tur...@comcast.net> wrote: *Great idea!! I have a couple of spare fuel pumps (MGB which are nominally 3-5psi) that should do the job and I may add a T and do both wheels on one axle at a time. It may be more trouble than it's worth as watching the MC will become even more critical. i guess I could make a push button on/off switch with long wires so i could watch the MC and turn the pump on and off as needed**......** ** **Thanks for the suggestion --- I may try this... i keep thinking the inlet and outlet on the FP are a lot larger than the bleeder so I may **need a adapter ...* Sincerely, Larry > On 12/25/2013 1:13 PM, G Mann wrote: > I cheat because it's a better, easier way to change brake fluid. > > Purchase a 12 volt fuel pump, Low pressure pump that does 10 psi or less > will work fine. Purchase some clear poly tubing, the semi soft kind, that > will fit over the brake bleeder nicely. Connect that line to the 12v fuel > pump intake port, connect some more of same line to the output side of > pump. Place output hose in an empty soda bottle. > > Open brake master cap. Open bleed valve [Start at the longest line]. Have > supply of fresh fluid handy. Turn on pump and watch the master cylinder > reservoir level go down. When the reservoir level gets to bottom 1/4 , add > clean fluid and pump more while watching for clean fluid to come out of > bleed port. When you get clean fluid, stop the pump and close the bleed > port. Refill the master and move to the next longest line. > > Repeat for each wheel, always keeping the master reservoir with a good > supply of clean fluid. > > Total time to bleed all 4 wheels and replace the total fluid with fresh is > usually less than 15 minutes. > > It helps if all 4 wheels are off the ground and car in firmly on jack > stands. > > As always, be safe. 12 volt, low end fuel pump online cost was less than > $25. That pump is a dedicated brake bleed pump only now. When I'm all > done, I flush the pump with mineral spirits [cheap paint thinner available > at any hardware]. Dispose of the used brake fluid properly.. save the baby > seals and the whales.. as always. > > Grant... > > >> On Tue, Dec 24, 2013 at 6:15 PM, Larry T <l02tur...@comcast.net> wrote: >> >> Hi Gang - >> I have the stuff gathered to change my bleeder valves and R&R the >> Brake fluid - well everything but the time and the brake fluid. >> >> 2 questions: >> >> 1. What DOT BF Should I use? I used to use DOT 4 but some >> forums have made that sound like a poor choice. >> 2. How can I remove the old valves and put the new ones in >> without losing lots of fluid or letting sir into the system? Some >> have suggested using a short pipe to put between the seat and pedal >> so the pedal is slightly depressed. does that prevent air entering >> the system? Not sure I'll have the time to finish the job at one time. >> >> Thanks Guys! >> >> Sincerely, >> Larry >> >> _______________________________________ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
