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Re: [TR] Brake master cylinder

To: <jimmuller@rcn.com>, Triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [TR] Brake master cylinder
From: pethier@comcast.net
Date: Fri, 24 Oct 2008 17:16:51 +0000
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From: <jimmuller@rcn.com>
> Randall answered:
> > > However, when you are installing an new master cylinder
> > > bench bleeding is the only way to get all the air out of it.
> 
> > Well, just to present the opposing viewpoint, I have never
> > bench bled, and it's never caused me any problems.
> 
> When I replaced all the brake lines in the Spitfire I sure didn't bench-bleed 
> them!  Fluif would have drippppped all over the place as I put the lines in.  
> Had no trouble bleeding them in situ.  Have had no brake trouble since then.
> ---
> Jim Muller


Sam ting.  I use a Gunson E Z Bleed and have never had any trouble.  Replaced 
all the lines in a Europa and it bled out fine.

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Phil Ethier West Side Saint Paul Minnesota USA
62 Triumph TR4 CT2846L, 07 Saturn Ion 3 2.4, 93 Suburban, 94 Miata C-package, 
79 Caterham 7
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