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RE: Clutch Bleeding -Reply

To: spitfires@autox.team.net
Subject: RE: Clutch Bleeding -Reply
From: Mike Welch <mikew@turbopower.com>
Date: Thu, 21 Jan 1999 11:04:30 -0700
I think it has to do with the air that is introduced in the fluid as it
pours into the cup.

Mike Welch
'68 +/- Spitfire MkIII
'60 Jaguar MkII
http://home.turbopower.com/~mikew 

-----Original Message-----
From: Brad Kahler [mailto:brad.kahler@141.com]
Sent: Thursday, January 21, 1999 10:54 AM
To: carbuff@nac.net
Cc: spitfires@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Clutch Bleeding -Reply


> PS, one thing I have not seen mentioned in the brake bleeding threads
> recently ,is that you are NEVER supposed to re-use brake fluid after it
> has been pumped through the system, as with repeated bleeding.  (I know
> the temptation is there when you just need 'a little more'.)
> 
> Is everyone following this rule?

I wouldn't mind knowing the reasoning behind that, especially for a totally 
new brake system.  

Brad  (Lincoln Nebraska 402-464-1502)
My Web Site Http://www.141.com/triumphs (updated 12/3/98)

1964 Spitfire4 BFC25720L -- 1973 Spitfire 1500 FM3353U
1962 TR4 CT288L          -- 1959 TR3A TS41311L
1951 Dodge Truck B-3-B-108

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