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Peter B. (Gts308qv)
Junior Member
Username: Gts308qv
Post Number: 206
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Monday, June 24, 2002 - 8:08 pm: | |
I made a similar direct pressure system to Lawrence. Drilled a hole in an old cap and simply installed a tire valve (steel type)and attached a bicycle pump to it with long plastic tubing. Just remember to use enough tubing (pump to cap) so the pump can be taken to the most distant bleeder valve. Then install the cap on to the master, go around and open the bleeder and give the pump a few pumps. Easy, clean and a one man job. If you need more details, email me direct. [email protected] |
Ric Rainbolt (Ricrain)
Junior Member
Username: Ricrain
Post Number: 156
Registered: 2-2002
| | Posted on Monday, June 24, 2002 - 12:59 pm: | |
I use the Vacuula from Griots. I found that the bleed screws have to have some form of sealant on them in order for it to truly work well (I use teflon tape). It works very well this way, is a one man job, but it is a PITA to tape the threads. My 348's brake pedal feels rock hard and almost no dead pedal at the top... just like I like it. |
Lawrence Coppari (Lawrence)
Junior Member
Username: Lawrence
Post Number: 77
Registered: 4-2002
| | Posted on Monday, June 24, 2002 - 11:25 am: | |
A positive pressure bleeder works well for me. I bought another cap for the reservoir - same as MB and Porsche. Drilled a hole in the center, fabricated a disk of copper and soldered a piece of brass tube to disk. The gasket goes between the disk and top of reservoir. Screw cap on and attach to a compressor set to less than 10 psi by flexible tubing. Works great.
You can also buy a device that does the same thing but you pressurize a container that holds the brake fluid. This removes possibility of emptying your reservoir while you bleed.
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Jeff 77 GTB (Jbk)
Junior Member
Username: Jbk
Post Number: 96
Registered: 4-2001
| | Posted on Monday, June 24, 2002 - 11:17 am: | |
I tried a vacuum bleeder and had a heck of a time. Seemed like it sucked in more air around the bleeder screw threads than it evacuated, even after I tried to pack them with grease. Maybe I wasn't doing it right, but the old way with 2 people worked much better for me. |
Neville Pugh (Nevpugh68)
New member
Username: Nevpugh68
Post Number: 44
Registered: 7-2001
| | Posted on Monday, June 24, 2002 - 9:26 am: | |
I've used an EZ Bleed for many years, on my 308 and other cars, and it's always been great. Way better at getting air out than "manually", a lot quicker, and a single person job (instead of 2). |
Greg Rodgers (Joechristmas)
Member
Username: Joechristmas
Post Number: 370
Registered: 3-2001
| | Posted on Monday, June 24, 2002 - 8:49 am: | |
How many use vacuum bleeders such as the EZ bleeder, Mighty Vac, etc.? How effective are they? Are they just as good as manual bleeding? I am in the market for one and have seen many different brands any opinions on which is a good choice? Thanks. |