<VV> Bleeding MCs

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In a message dated 4/1/06 5:11:22 AM Pacific Standard Time, 
vair65 at netzero.net writes:


> On a complete rebuild of the system (MC, lines, wheel cyld.) why not just 
> pull a vacuum on the lines at the WC and suck fluid in from the MC.  Isn't 
> this how the factory did it?
> Keith Hammett
> 
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The most common reason?  $$$  They don't have the equipment, they're out of 
$$$,  and TIME...they want to get brakes NOW!  ggg

With a Dual MC......I use 4 hoses....connnected to each  WC bleeder..that is 
barely "cracked" open [ 1/2 turn].  I use 4 cups with 1"  of fluid in each. 
The hoses MUST been submersed in the fluid!

With a constantly refilled MC.......SLOWLY  push the pedal DOWN and 
release..once every 15 seconds. 1 The Residual valves keep the fluid from "backing up"  
and   2  the SLOW  "cycling"  allows TIME for the fluid in the reservoir to 
go down the SMALL  holes!

A Helper is handy to watch the cups...for BUBBLES....and refilling the MC.

When NO  more bubbles are seen  AND the fluid is rising in EACH  cup.....you 
close the bleeders [all 4] and you should have a hard pedal!

Matt Nall
65/66/69/DB/BT
Coos Bay, Ore.