I tried the hand pump method and it definitely sucks. Whichever method is
used, I recommend a clear receptacle for the extracted fluid which allows
you to see when there is no more air emitted from the caliper or wheel
cylinder, however the clear line must be airtight around the bleeder valve
or air will be drawn into the line at this point and give false indications.
--
Richard Holden
AP 77 Red 280Z
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>From: Gent Matthew-EMG030 <Matthew_Gent-EMG030@email.mot.com>
>To: "'autox@autox.team.net'" <autox@autox.team.net>
>Subject: bleeding brakes
>Date: Wed, May 26, 1999, 1:10 PM
>
> I'm in the market for a brake bleeder. I'm tired of doing it the two-person
> manual way. I've heard of 3 types:
>
> 1-air pressure on top of the m/c forces it through
> 2-hand pump sucks from each individual line
> 3-check valve on individual line allows one person to pump the pedal
>
> What are the advantages and disadvantages of each? Which is most popular?
>
> Thanks,
> Matt
>
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