I have tried this method and I agree -- it is the best way I have found to
get those last bubbles out of the system when working solo.
on 7/20/04 11:19 PM, Rocky Frisco at rock@rocky-frisco.com wrote:
> Now -- my best method, which has proven to be controversial in the past:
>
> I run a long clear plastic tube from the bleed screw into the reservoir
> and pump until all air-bubbles are eliminated. This is only done after
> all old, discolored fluid has been discarded and the system is full of
> new, clean fluid. I start at the wheel cylinder that is furthest from
> the MC and work my way in from there. It's a very good idea to tap
> gently on the brake lines and wheel cylinders with a wrench or small
> hammer just before completing the bleeding of each wheel, to knock any
> small bubbles loose so they can be eliminated. When each section is
> clear of bubbles, tighten its bleeder screw carefully (they are easy to
> break off).
>
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