- 1. Bleeding brake and clutch systems (score: 1)
- Author: Calvin Krug <ckrug@laf.cioe.com>
- Date: Tue, 20 Jul 1999 01:39:20 -0600
- 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 o
- /html/mgs/1999-07/msg01161.html (7,625 bytes)
- 2. Re: Bleeding brake and clutch systems (score: 1)
- Author: James Nazarian Jr <James.Nazarian@Colorado.EDU>
- Date: Tue, 20 Jul 1999 10:02:35 -0600 (MDT)
- 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
- /html/mgs/1999-07/msg01175.html (8,617 bytes)
- 3. Re: Bleeding brake and clutch systems (score: 1)
- Author: Max Heim <mvheim@studiolimage.com>
- Date: Tue, 20 Jul 1999 12:40:44 -0700
- Yes, bench bleed them. You can do it in the car if necessary. My mechanic recommended the Ezi-Bleed, and I thought it worked pretty well, and definitely better than pumping the pedal for hours, but I
- /html/mgs/1999-07/msg01191.html (8,388 bytes)
- 4. Re: Bleeding brake and clutch systems (score: 1)
- Author: "Lawrie Alexander" <Lawrie@britcars.com>
- Date: Tue, 20 Jul 1999 18:29:29 -0700
- Yes, Max, but does one have to cut the legs off the bench to get it into the car..............? :-)
- /html/mgs/1999-07/msg01202.html (7,430 bytes)
- 5. Re: Bleeding brake and clutch systems (score: 1)
- Author: Eric Erickson <eric@erickson.on.net>
- Date: Wed, 21 Jul 1999 11:38:02 +0000
- Not if you have the top down! Eric '68MGB MkIi
- /html/mgs/1999-07/msg01203.html (7,277 bytes)
- 6. Re: Bleeding brake and clutch systems (score: 1)
- Author: Max Heim <mvheim@studiolimage.com>
- Date: Tue, 20 Jul 1999 20:42:02 -0700
- Well, didn't you know I kept my workbench behind the seats so it would be handy for roadside repairs? That and my 12 volt MIG welder... Lawrie Alexander had this to say: -- Max Heim '66 MGB GHN3L7614
- /html/mgs/1999-07/msg01211.html (7,883 bytes)
- 7. Re: Bleeding brake and clutch systems (score: 1)
- Author: Larry Colen <lrcar@red4est.com>
- Date: Tue, 27 Jul 1999 11:03:58 -0700
- It is good to bleed the brake master cyl before you put it back in the car. When I bled my clutch, I did it before putting the tranny in. I put a c-clamp on the slave to keep it from shooting out and
- /html/mgs/1999-07/msg01571.html (7,916 bytes)
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