I have to agree with David. Although it is the "old fashioned way", it is
probably the best and least expensive way to do your brakes.
Larry Zink
1964 Spitfire4 Mk1
Houston, Texas
-----Original Message-----
From: David Moag <moag@ix.netcom.com>
To: 'Brad Kahler' <Brad.Kahler@141.com>
Cc: Triumphs Mailing List (E-mail) <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Date: Sunday, March 08, 1998 5:22 PM
Subject: RE: Brake bleeding
>
>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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