Re: [T3] Brake bleeding (update)

["Jim Adney" <jadney@vwtype3.org>]

On 24 Jun 00, at 22:04, Henrik Larsson wrote:

> After using another litre of brake fluid tonight, I saw that the cloth
> covered hose between the reservoir and the steel pipe was moist with brake
> fluid. The hose is just like a fuel hose, but covered with green cloth
> (very nice) instead. The hose seems to be as old as the car (1964) and
> could probably have gone bad with age. I will replace it tomorrow and see
> if anything gets better. Too bad that there won't be a green hose anymore
> though.

By at least 68 this hose was something special, blue in color. It is 
still available. Use the right stuff.

> Is there a suction device for home use? I use the classic "plastic hose in
> a glass jar" method and I would be very interested in a better method.

It exists, but it's worse, not better. By bleeding using suction at 
the wheel these have the likelyhood of drawing air in past the seals, 
which don't seal well against vacuum. Yes, they are widely marketed 
and loudly touted. No, they are not better. I use and prefer your 
method.

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Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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