While I can't answer Alisons questions, I have a question related to
bleeding brakes.
A friend emailed me a URL (see below) and I'd like to know if anyone
on the list has had any experience (good, bad, or indifferent) wtih
the SpeedBleeder
http://www.speedbleeder.com/
Alison Moffett wrote:
>
> After installing rebuilt calipers and new brake hoses (Aeroquip), I'm
> having trouble getting all of the air out of the system of my 4/4. I've
> used both vacuum pump and hose-jar methods, but still can't get a solid
> hard pedal. Never have had any problems before in my annual flushings.
> I'm going to take it out on the road to bed in the new pads and try yet
> another bleeding but certain ladies of the house are getting sick of
> short-tempered orders on what to do with the brake pedal. Are there nooks
> and crannies of dry calipers that need to be filled with fluid before the
> things are air free? are the SS hoses contributing to the problem? As far
> as I can see, there are no leaks in the system.
> Oh, and my car has a vacuum brake booster. Has anybody else had like
> problems?
>
> Regards
> Neill Moffett
> Springfield, VA
> 71 4/4
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