This is one instance that the MityVav would come in handy. It will
suck the lines dry without a problem. As far as flushing the system,
figure on a quart of denatured alohol per line. While you are at it do the
clutch line. If not you will end up mixing the fluids at some time in the
future. Having said all this, the wisdom of the list does not recommend
silicone fluid for the brakes.
...Art
On Thu, 26 Mar 1998, PAINTRIX wrote:
> I am getting my 78 B ready for the upcoming top down driving season and the
> first project is with the brake system. I have leaky wheel cylinders and a
> set of the stainless steel braided hose set to install. While I am at it I
> thinking of replacing the fluid with a silicone type. The question is: How
> will I tell when I have bled all the old fluid out of the system. Can I use
> some sort of cleaner (isopropyl alcohol was suggested) to clean the system or
> do a just bleed with the silicone fluid? If so how much new fluid would I
> need to assure that I have flushed all the old fluid?
>
> Thanks in advance for your help.
>
> please visit my web site at <http:members.aol.com/paintrix> for photos of my
> cars and also sorts of car artwork.
>
> Steve Petrosky
>
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