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Old Aug 22, 2002 | 10:57 AM
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Spyfunkr
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No one here has yet explained how to bleed each line, so Ill take a shot. I suggest getting a "brake line bleeder". The benefit will be evident after I explain the bleeding process.

While your helper is sitting in the car, youll have a 10mm wrench on the bleed valve. You will open the valve and say "IN" as your helper is depressing the brake pedal. Just before he gets to the wall with the pedal, you close the bleed valve. You then say "OUT". This process will probably have to be repeated 20-40 times per wheel. If, at any time, the pedal is moving "OUT" with the valve open, you have introduced a bubble into the line. After a few of these, you'll be wishing you bought the brake line bleeder.

With the "brake line bleeder" tube, there is a one-way valve on the end. Simple attach the tube to the bleed valve and slowly pump the brake pedal. Your helper could do that while he is perusing your Talking Heads CD collection....you can use your time making sure the resevoir is refilled and the bleed valve is staying where is should be. The tube is clear, which allows you to see bubbles, or lack thereof. It costs around $6-8. You also won't have to explain to your girlfriend why you and your friend were yelling "IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT" in the garage.

Hope this helps, good luck.

-Spy
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