The best method I have found is to gravity bleed them first. This method
isn't perfect but it doesn't require you. Just fill the M/C and open the
bleed screws and walk away. Check on it every once in a while and top up
the M/C. Once a reasonable amount of fluid has accumulated in your catch
can then begin bleeding in standard way. I have used the MityVac as an
alternative to the gravity method but I have never attempted to do brakes
without pumping the pedal. The time honored method provides much peace of
mind.
James Nazarian
'71 B roadster
'74 BGT undergoing V8 conversion for autocrossing
On Tue, 20 Jul 1999, Calvin Krug wrote:
> Now that my '79 B is starting to comeback together (finally!) I decided
> it's time to refill the fluids. The cluch cylinders have both been
> rebuilt, and all the hoses and pipes are dry. It's too hot outside to
> spend all day in the garage trying to get all the air out of the lines, so
> I'm looking for any ideas that might save me some time. I have one of
> those MityVac units, but it doesn't seem to do much except pull air in
> around the bleeder screw threads, and the last time I did the brakes
> manually, I thought I was going to wear the pedal out. Should I bench
> bleed the master cylinders first, or is this not necessary?
> The clucth m/c is already on the car and hooked up, but the brake m/c isn't
> yet.
>
> Any thoughts would be appreciated
>
> Calvin
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