KR> Brake Bleeding

[Phillip Matheson]

Subject: Re: KR> Brake Bleeding

I do mine from the bottom up using a squirt can. Just put towels near the 
top vent. Connect and squirt.



I also use a pressure gun from the bottom, but I found a small bolt that 
fitted the fill hole in the master cylinder, I drill this through the centre 
of the bolt, pushed a clear plastic tube over the end of the bolt, then 
screwed in the top of master Cylinder, then if you over fill , the fluid 
will travel up the tube so you can see it, then just remove the gun from the 
bleeder and let it drain back down till the fluid is at the required level 
in the master cylinder.

NO MESS to clean up.


Phil.

KR> Brake Bleeding

[danrh at windstream.net]

The reservoir is very small.  I installed mine on the inside of the firewall, 
but then, I did not have a header tank taking up that space.  The RV guys 
install it on the engine side.  I will be that it takes up less weight than the 
reservoir on each master cylinder where they are contained on each cylinder.

On Friday, January 23, 2015 1:37 PM, Sid Wood via KRnet  wrote: 

=
Having done this brake bleeding only three times now on my KR-2, I am 
definitely a believer in installing a remote and accessible reservoir for 
the master cylinders.  A plastic unit to visually check on preflight would 
be just the thing.  Where to install the reservoir may require some creative 
thinking.  A reservoir full of hydraulic oil is yet another added weight. 
Everything airplane is a trade off. 

Sid Wood 
Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 
Mechanicsville, MD, USA 
--- 
I do mine from the bottom up using a squirt can. Just put towels near the 
top vent. Connect and squirt. 
 
I also use a pressure gun from the bottom, but I found a small bolt that 
fitted the fill hole in the master cylinder, I drill this through the centre 
of the bolt, pushed a clear plastic tube over the end of the bolt, then 
screwed in the top of master Cylinder, then if you over fill , the fluid 
will travel up the tube so you can see it, then just remove the gun from the 
bleeder and let it drain back down till the fluid is at the required level 
in the master cylinder. 

NO MESS to clean up. 

Phil. 



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KR> Brake Bleeding

[Sid Wood]

Having done this brake bleeding only three times now on my KR-2, I am 
definitely a believer in installing a remote and accessible reservoir for 
the master cylinders.  A plastic unit to visually check on preflight would 
be just the thing.  Where to install the reservoir may require some creative 
thinking.  A reservoir full of hydraulic oil is yet another added weight. 
Everything airplane is a trade off.

Sid Wood
Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville, MD, USA
---
I do mine from the bottom up using a squirt can. Just put towels near the
top vent. Connect and squirt.

I also use a pressure gun from the bottom, but I found a small bolt that
fitted the fill hole in the master cylinder, I drill this through the centre
of the bolt, pushed a clear plastic tube over the end of the bolt, then
screwed in the top of master Cylinder, then if you over fill , the fluid
will travel up the tube so you can see it, then just remove the gun from the
bleeder and let it drain back down till the fluid is at the required level
in the master cylinder.

NO MESS to clean up.

Phil.

KR> Brake Bleeding

[Dan Heath]

Put an end to that problem forever.  Install master cylinders with a
separate reservoir.  I like the clear ones so you can see when it is filling
up.  Then get one of these and fill them from the bleeder.  It is a good
candidate for a group buy, but not so expensive that it is not worth having
in your personal tool box.



  BRAKE
BLEEDER TANK(225DX)

  BRAKE
BLEEDER TANK 

P/N 225DX 

Our new Deluxe Brake Bleeder Tank has been completely redesigned to resist
the solvent effects of most types of aviation brake fluids. The high-impact
plastic reservoir and specialized seals are compatible with 5606 and
Skydrol. 

Price: $89.95  Sale: $79.95 





In case this disappears, it is a 225DX from:



http://www.aircraft-tool.com/shop/search.aspx?keyword=225DX



I messed up my first one from leaving the fluid in it for a very long time.
I think this one is more tolerant than the first, but I would not leave
fluid in it when finished with the task.



I am glad I looked this up for you cause I now see that they are on sale and
will be ordering my new one today.



Thanks.



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I do mine from the bottom up using a squirt can. Just put towels near the
top vent. Connect and squirt.

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KR> Brake Bleeding

[Paul]

I do mine from the bottom up using a squirt can. Just put towels near the top 
vent. Connect and squirt. 

- Original Message -

From: "Sid Wood via KRnet"  
To: krnet at list.krnet.org 
Sent: Monday, January 19, 2015 6:31:01 PM 
Subject: KR> Brake Bleeding 

"?Bleeding the brake system is 
fairly simple but messy and downright awkward on my KR-2 with the master 
cylinders tucked away under the panel." 
Sid Wood 
Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 
Mechanicsville, MD, USA 




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KR> Brake Bleeding

[ppaulvsk]

I know what you mean Sid. I forgot to change out my Home Depot hardware with AN 
before I glued on my firewall. ?I will definitely have a removable fwd deck.

Paul Visk
Belleville Il
618-406-4705


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 Original message From: Sid Wood via KRnet 
 Date:01/19/2015  6:31 PM  (GMT-05:00) 
To: krnet at list.krnet.org Subject: KR> Brake Bleeding 

Got the brake lines reconnected to the main wheel brake cylinders on my 
KR-2 
today.  Had to extend the Nylaflo tubing 1-1/2 inches due to moving the 
wheels 3 inches further aft.   I can see why some manufacturers pipe the top 
of the master cylinder back to a reservoir.  Bleeding the brake system is 
fairly simple but messy and downright awkward on my KR-2 with the master 
cylinders tucked away under the panel.

Sid Wood
Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville, MD, USA




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KR> Brake Bleeding

[Sid Wood]

Got the brake lines reconnected to the main wheel brake cylinders on my KR-2 
today.  Had to extend the Nylaflo tubing 1-1/2 inches due to moving the 
wheels 3 inches further aft.   I can see why some manufacturers pipe the top 
of the master cylinder back to a reservoir.  Bleeding the brake system is 
fairly simple but messy and downright awkward on my KR-2 with the master 
cylinders tucked away under the panel.

Sid Wood
Tri-gear KR-2 N6242
Mechanicsville, MD, USA

KR> Brake bleeding

[laser...@juno.com]

I used to do brakes (Rosenhaun) from the bottom up but dirty oil and
particulates settle to the bottom of the lines - so pumping it right back
up through the system doesn't seem the best way to me - besides I always
made a mess in the cockpit AND at the bottom as a hose comes off from
squeezing too hard on the pump handle.I was probably doing something
wrong . . .

These days I just crack the bleeder and pour fresh oil into the
reservoirs at the top.  When I get fresh bright red oil coming out the
bottom I tighten the nut and top off the reservoirs and I'm done. 
Gravity did my work for me.  

I've got a vaccuum pump for brakes but haven't needed it.  Another tool
for the collection.

Mike
KSEE

$65/Hr Job - 25 Openings
Part-Time job ($20-$65/hr). Requirements: Home Internet Access
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