ron.mcgann(at)baesystems.
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 Posted: Fri Jan 23, 2009 2:37 pm Post subject: Bleeding the brakes |
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G'day all,
Did some research on bleeding the brakes. Shops were closed, could not find a good old fashion oilcan to prime the brake lines so decided on something different.
Removed the reservoir cap. Inserted one end of some 1/8" id plastic tubing into the can of brake fluid and raised the can to a height greater than the reservoir. Sucked a little fluid into the tube and connected the tube to the bleed nipple. Left the setup for a couple of hours, occasionally tapping the brakes to release the air bubbles. The pressure head from the raised can was sufficient to fill the lines and cylinders, but is pretty slow. Used a dip stick to check the reservoir was filling and went on to the other side before the reservoir was full.
YMMV, but you can't get a simpler setup. I don't think there is any reason why you can't use the technique overnight and actually do both sides at once. A plastic NPT/barbed fitting used for the pitot/static system screws into the reservoir and it is easy to connect an overflow tube from the reservoir to an overflow tin, and let nature take its course.
Just a tip - worked great for me with no added tools and zero mess.
cheers
Ron
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