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Re: [Healeys] Master cylinder bleeding

To: Richard Kahn <tahoehealey@hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Master cylinder bleeding
From: I Erbs <eyera3000@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 3 Nov 2011 14:44:12 -0700
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yes you can bleed it on the car, it just takes longer, don't run the
reservoir dry.





On Thu, Nov 3, 2011 at 9:47 AM, Richard Kahn <tahoehealey@hotmail.com>wrote:

> I have installed new clutch and brake master cylinders forgetting to bench
> bleed first. Can it be done now on the car (BJ8)? I have a Mityvac (sorry
> for
> spelling). Can I draw brake fluid from the car's reservoir into the
> cylinders
> successfully at the out ports  and get rid of the air? If I need to remove
> the
> cylinder to bench bleed where can I get the correct sized fittings to
> connect
> clear tubes to the masters?  Sorry for such a basic question but I couldn't
> find the Sim's sight which would probably tell me everything.
> Thanks
> Rich Kahn
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