On Fri, 2 May 1997, PAUL LOGUE wrote:
> Eric,
>
> Try topping reservoir by pumping fluid from the bleed nipples up to the
> reservoir. Use a plastic line attached to a pumper can.
>
> Paul Logue
> GPAULOGUE@MSN.COM
Sorry, but I have a problem with that. Even with an almost completely new
system, you'd be likely pumping slightly dirty and almost certainly
somewhat aerated fluid right back through the system -- no, thank you,
that's not something I'd want to do. Even silicone fluid is not as
expensive as the repair cost after a brake failure due to contamination or
even too much air still in the system.
I agree that dual-master-cylinder Spitfires can be a pain to bleed. It
might well be worth the time spent to ensure that all the new seals are
correctly oriented and that the system is drawing no air or leaking
elsewhere, but I can't see reusing brake fluid -- even temporarily -- for
any reason!
--Andy
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