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RE: Brake bleeding

To: "'Brad Kahler'" <Brad.Kahler@141.com>
Subject: RE: Brake bleeding
From: David Moag <moag@ix.netcom.com>
Date: Sun, 8 Mar 1998 15:16:16 -0800
Cc: "Triumphs Mailing List (E-mail)" <triumphs@Autox.Team.Net>
Brad,

I've tried a couple of types. The first was an EZ-BLEED (I think), which is 
basically just some tubing w/ a special end on it that only lets fluid and 
air flow in one direction. That way you can attach it, loosen the nipple, 
go pump the peddle, and then go back and tighten the nipple. I guess this 
works OK -- but I've never been able to figure out if you've gotten all the 
air out since you can't see the darn thing while you are sitting in the car 
pumping the brakes!

The second one I've used is the Mityvac. With this one, instead of doing 
any peddle pumping, you use a vacuum to suck the fluid and air through. It 
seems to work OK --- but in spite of all the gimmicks, having a helper pump 
brakes while I worked around the car still seemed to work better and faster 
than the alternatives.

- Dave Moag
  77 Spitfire
  62 TR3B


On Sunday, March 08, 1998 1:23 PM, Brad Kahler [SMTP:Brad.Kahler@141.com] 
wrote:
>
> Since I'm in the middle of a blizard and won't be able to put my
> Spitfire on the road for at least another week or two, has anyone out
> there used a one man brake bleeding outfit?  I would like to purchase
> one but am not sure which brand or model to buy.  Any tips would or
> sugestions would be greatly appricated.
>
> TIA
>
> Brad
>
> 1964 Spitfire4            BFC25720L (After 10 years will be on the road 
in March!!!)
> 1966 TR4A                CT72398L (Needs Restoration)
> 1951 Dodge Truck    82217766  B-3-B-108 (Boxes & Boxes of parts right 
now)

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