Why would one need to bench bleed the brake master cylinder? I thought that
if, for example, all my brake fluid leeked out and the master cylinder
reservoir was empty I could correct whatever problem caused the leak and
then simply bleed the brakes at each wheel starting from the furthest from
the master cylinder. Wouldn't that eliminate ALL air from the system
including the master cylinder?
Thanks,
Mike
-----Original Message-----
From: Mostrom, Paul <Mostrom.Paul@principal.com>
To: spitfires@autox.team.net <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Date: Tuesday, July 13, 1999 11:01 AM
Subject: RE: Bench Bleeding and Soft Top Installation
>
>I've done this more times than I can count....
>
>1> Go to your local discount Auto Parts store and buy a master cylinder
bleed
>adapter kit ($3-$4 U.S.).
>
>2> Mount the master cylinder in a vise.
>
>3> Find the proper adapter(s) from the above mentioned kit and screw them
into
>the brake line hole(s) and run the included rubber hose(s) from the
adapter(s)
>back into the master cylinder resevoir.
>
>4> Use a large srew driver to push the piston until no bubbles come out of
the
>hoses.
>
>5> Take the master cylinder out of the vise and mount in the car, carful
not
>to spill brake fluid on any painted surfaces.
>
>6> Remove the adapter(s), attach and tighten the brake line(s).
>
>7> While someone is pushing lightly on the brake pedal, crack open the
brake
>line(s) at the master cylinder to release any air, using a rag to catch any
>brake fluid. Repeat until no air comes out.
>
>Thanks,
>Paul Mostrom
>'77 Spitfire 1500
>> '80 Ford F-100 (Triumph Support Vehicle)
>>
>>
>'Black holes, where God divided by zero......'
>
>
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Huw Upshall <hupshall@wolfenet.com>
>To: spitfires@autox.team.net <spitfires@autox.team.net>
>Date: Monday, July 12, 1999 5:01 PM
>Subject: Bench Bleeding and Soft Top Installation
>
>
>>
>>Two Questions:
>>
>>First, how do you bench bleed a brake master cylinder?
>>
>>Second, I have never installed a soft top before, I have pretty good
>>directions from the haynes manual but what is the black plate used for
>>that is bolted onto the rear deck? (1500 model) ? There are three small
>>holes for fasteners to be riveted on as well as two bolt holes. Does the
>>soft top have fastners installed that then just stap onto the fasteners
>>that are on the plate? Does the top get folded under the plate? Wassup??
>>
>>
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