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RE: EeziBleed vs MightyVac Bleeders

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Subject: RE: EeziBleed vs MightyVac Bleeders
From: "Gordie's Garage" <mg_garage@comcast.net>
Date: Sat, 8 Jan 2005 06:19:35 -0500
I haven't figured out a way to use the ezebleed on a TD as the cap for the
MC has male threads and the ezebleed caps are all female.  So, yes, bleeding
the system on a T is tedious.

Safety Fast!

Gordie Bird
'62 MGA
'67 MGBGT




>
> IMO what one person thinks the best might not be the best for every MG.
>
> What seems to be best overall for the MGB might not be as handy for the
> MGA or T series.  The MGB and MGA both have master cylinders under the
> bonnet.  The MGA is a little harder to get out of.  So, if one is
> bleeding out all corners, you have to get out, check the level in the
> master, check the color and condition of the fluid at each wheel, top up
> the master, and get back inside if using the brake pedal.  The T Series
> is worse as the master is under the floor accessed through a bung hole.
> And the T Series with the suicide doors is harder yet to get out of.
> Climbing in and out to check fluid levels, pumping brakes, checking the
> drain tube, etc., is tedious.
>
> My vote would be for the EzeBleed or other pressurized system using a
> supply tank.  You never have to keep checking the master to see if it's
> going empty.  You never have to climb in and out, etc., just go to each
> corner, crack the nipple, and wait until the fluid runs clear.  Most
> professional garages use some sort of pressurized equipment.
>
> Just my $0.02
> Blake




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