Thankyou so much for that tip...is there a special tool used for the vacuum?Another thing:
If one chooses to use Dot 5 after a rebuild or full flush DO NOT pump bleed. Vacuum or pressure bleed, only.
Pump bleeding aerates the silicone fluid & makes for a soft pedal.
Hi John, what did you use for the vacuum?That is SO interesting. I've just vacuum bled the R8 and have the best "pedal" I can remember for years. The key hint from me is very heavy silicone grease on the bleed nipple threads so it doesn't suck air past them. Thank you Mr A.
I bought a proprietary brake bleeding suction kit. It is nice to have a vacuum gauge so you can see what is going on. It has a collection reservoir between the "gun" and the bleed nipple. Ebay or Supercheap, I can't recall which. Not expensive. I'll try and post a photo tomorrow. Mr A's tool looks good too!Hi John, what did you use for the vacuum?
Awsum, thankyou.I bought a proprietary brake bleeding suction kit. It is nice to have a vacuum gauge so you can see what is going on. It has a collection reservoir between the "gun" and the bleed nipple. Ebay or Supercheap, I can't recall which. Not expensive. I'll try and post a photo tomorrow. Mr A's tool looks good too!
Whoops, forgot photo. I'll try again tomorrow! Sorry.Awsum, thankyou.
Ebay or Supercheap, I can't recall which. Not expensive.
$233 at Supercheap - "Not expensive" Not cheap either!
Hi folks, just doing a complete overhaul of my Caravelle brakes and just wondering if there are any tips on brake fluid type.
I have always used Dot 5 but thought i would ask just in case.
Thanks everyone
That 'veritable pain' has never been observed in my experience of over 30 years of use & recommendation.DOT-5 is a veritable pain and in most instances not necessary.
Thanks Alan,I have one of these vacuum bleeders. Works OK, but I generally pressure bleed. I use it to empty the reservoir before putting in new fluid and pressure bleeding. $24 delivered
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Around 10 to 12 Psi. The plastic reservoirs seems to handle it OK. Even the glass ones are fine.Thanks Alan,
Thanks Alan.Around 10 to 12 Psi. The plastic reservoirs seems to handle it OK. Even the glass ones are fine.