I just used an easy bleeder on my GT6, no problems with it, just get a
longer hose and disconnect the master cylinder from the pedal. use the
longer hose to put the cup out where you can see it while pumping the
cylinder (remember not to force it at the stops, just slow steady pressure
and let the cylinder move back on it's own) for the passenger side get a
mirror for the rear brake, the front brake is easily seen. Of course, if
you just want an excuse to have the guys over for some pizza,and beer,
that's fine too, you can have them help bleed and pump, and when you do the
rear brakes, they can help pull the wheels off so you can get to the bleeder
port (don't know if you can get to it on the Spit, had to do it that way on
the GT6.
Good luck, and don't forget to keep an eye on the MC, you can get about 6
good strokes before you have to refill the reservoir for the rear brakes.
If you try to do a one man bleed from inside the cockpit, your first
indication that you need to refill the reservoir is that annoying gurgling
sound that will remind you of a kid draining the last dregs of soda through
a straw...
-----Original Message-----
From: Lawrence R Zink <zink@pdq.net>
To: David Moag <moag@ix.netcom.com>; 'Brad Kahler' <Brad.Kahler@141.com>
Cc: Triumphs Mailing List (E-mail) <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Date: Monday, March 09, 1998 10:25 AM
Subject: Re: Brake bleeding
>
>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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