Hi again,
Really, I wasn't being facetious about the tubing and understanding SO.
EziBleed is a great system for the right applications. Unfortunately, the TD is
not one of them. The adapters provided do not fit a TD master cylinder. I
tried
to drill out and modify a TD m/c cap to adapt it, but it didn't work out. As
Blake pointed out, leakage around the bleeders makes the MityVac difficult to
use
here.
You'll probably resort to to the old pump-hold-open technique. I intend
to
look into the bleeder screws w/check valves that have become available. I don't
know if they're available to fit TD's wheel cylinders, or not? If so, that
should allow for one person brake bleeding.
Good luck,
Simon Matthews wrote:
> Mark,
>
> I strongly suggest using an Easibleed. Many people on the list think they
> are worthless, but, used properly, they work very well and make the job so
> easy.
>
> Important points:
> 1. Make sure you don't have too much pressure in your spare type to start
> with -- 5-7 pounds are enough.
>
> 2. Make sure you have a good seal onto the master cylinder. Too much
> pressure (see item 1) often causes leaks!
>
> 3. There really is nothing else to it!
>
> I also own a Mityvac and used that once (on my wife's Voyager). If I can get
> the Easibleed to seal on the Voyager, I WON't be using the Mityvac again!
>
> Simon
> ----- Original Message -----
>
> Date: Sun, 15 Jul 2001 12:30:08 -0400
> From: "Mark Sherman" <mrkshrmn@hotmail.com>
> Subject: Bleeding Brakes on TD
>
> Several years ago I had the brakes on my TD converted to silicone and they
> haven't been bled in years. I suspect that the fluid should be renewed
> soon. Any recommendations on the best method (device, etc.) for bleeding
> brakes on a TD?
>
> Mark Sherman
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