[Tigers] Brake bleeding.

[Stu]

When I did the clutch hydraulics a couple years back I made a pressure
bleeder.  I had a wood disc just a bit bigger than the clutch master
diameter, that already had a hole in the center.  I glued some vinyl on one
side to make a better seal, and pressed it by hand onto the top of the
reservoir.  With my compressor at just a few pounds I was able to bleed it
without aid.   I'm looking for a bigger disc...   This won't be needed for
a couple weeks.  I have the 4 wheels left to do, and I might get the rears
done this weekend but the fronts will take longer, what with Easter and the
ever growing honeydo list...

On Thu, Apr 3, 2025 at 7:29 PM Ron Fraser <rfraser at bluefrog.com> wrote:

> Stu
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> Normally, I gravity bleed the brake system but your starting from scratch
> so you will need to pump fluid to the 4 corners.
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> Always check for leaks after you bleed the brakes.
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> If you changed the rear brake shoes make any needed adjustments.
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> Ron Fraser
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> *From:* Stu <sabre2tgr at gmail.com>
> *Sent:* Thursday, April 03, 2025 6:10 PM
> *To:* Ron Fraser <rfraser at bluefrog.com>
> *Cc:* Tiger Net <Tigers at autox.team.net>
> *Subject:* Re: [Tigers] Brake bleeding.
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> Yeah, I know.  I was just wondering if anyone had any schemes they thought
> worked better.
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> Stu
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> On Wed, Apr 2, 2025 at 9:34 PM Ron Fraser <rfraser at bluefrog.com> wrote:
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> Stu
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> This is covered in the Workshop Manual – Section K, pg. 12
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> I always start at the rear.
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> If your system is still original you have only one bleeder at the rear so
> that is the longest line from the master.
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> Next longest line is front left then the shortest line from the master,
> the front right.
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> Longest lines to the shortest line is the order no matter the system.
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> Ron Fraser
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> *From:* Tigers <tigers-bounces at autox.team.net> *On Behalf Of *Stu
> *Sent:* Wednesday, April 02, 2025 7:42 PM
> *To:* Tiger Net <Tigers at autox.team.net>
> *Subject:* [Tigers] Brake bleeding.
>
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> I'm going to be bleeding my whole system soon, after
> rebuilding everything.  From experience, what's the best order to bleed the
> system?  Fronts or rear first?  Left or right front first?  What's worked
> best for you?
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