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Re: Pressure Brake Bleeder

To: David Massey <105671.471@compuserve.com>
Subject: Re: Pressure Brake Bleeder
From: Kevin & Deana Brown <MGTRAutoXr@sprintmail.com>
Date: Wed, 15 Nov 2000 20:51:48 -0600
Cc: Erik Quackenbush <erik@midwestfilter.com>, Triumph Newsletter <triumphs@autox.team.net>, Randall Young <ryoung@NAVCOMTECH.COM>
References: <200011151018_MC2-BAEF-C778@compuserve.com>
If you have an inner tube laying around it makes a good air source.  The
pressure is low enough so that you don't blow out your seals and it is easy to
place it right where you need it for an air source.

Kevin Brown

David Massey wrote:

> Message text written by Erik Quackenbush
> >I have done EXACTLY what you describe for my TR-6 brake master cylinder (I
>
> used RTV silicone to seal around the quick disconnect).
> It works nicely, and I plan to make a similar lid for my clutch master
> cylinder the next time I need to bleed it.
> Make sure to turn your air regulator WAY down (10psi or so).
> <
>
> Re: my previous ramblings.
>
> If you are going to use an air compressor system it would be best if it has
> been idle for several hours beforehand to allow all temperatures to
> equalize and any liquid water to migrate to a low spot.  Also I would be
> afraid of even 10 PSI.  I would thing that 1 or 2 would be sufficient
> although it may slow the process.
>
> Dave

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