[Shotimes] bleeding brakes

Zach Leahy Zach Leahy <leahyz@gmail.com>
Thu, 21 Jul 2005 15:58:48 -0500


Yeah, you can get the bleeders at many auto parts places.

Z

On 7/16/05, Ron Porter <ronporter@prodigy.net> wrote:
> Pull the tires. Much easier in the long run. Of course, if you have a
> compressor and an impact wrench, that's a non-issue.
> 
> In about an hour or two (or when this torrential rainstorm stops), I'll be
> out changing the oil, but also flushing my brakes. I find it easier yet to
> put all four corners on jackstands, pull the wheels, and go at it that way.
> It's also a good time to do the X" rotation on the tires.
> 
> Ron Porter
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net [mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net]
> On Behalf Of Al & Angela
> Sent: Saturday, July 16, 2005 7:46 AM
> To: bjshov8; Shotimes@autox.team.net
> Subject: RE: [Shotimes] bleeding brakes
> 
> Oh now he tells me. :)
> 
> I will do that next time.
> Can't believe I had all this trouble.
> I have done lots of work on my SHO even bleed the brakes 3-4 times and these
> darn valves stumped me.
> I was trying to bleed w/ tires on using open ended wrench.
> You live and learn.
> 
> Thx.
> 
> Just curious can one purchased bleeder valves from NAPA/AutoZone or some
> place?
> 
> Take care
> Everyone.
> 
> Al
> 94 ATX
> 129K mls
> http://www.saenzartworks.com
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net
> [mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of bjshov8
> Sent: Friday, July 15, 2005 11:14 PM
> To: Shotimes@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Shotimes] bleeding brakes
> 
> 
> Also, if they seem to be stubborn, don't use an open end wrench on them.
> Either use a good-fitting socket or a socket-end wrench made for brake
> bleeders.
> 
> 
> > CCW to open, CW to close
> >
> > righty tighty, lefty loosey
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