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Re: [T3] Brake Bleeder Valves


On Thu, 2002-02-07 at 16:02, Dave Hall wrote:
> The pressure bleeders mean you don't need to pump brakes and risk possible
> problems with the seals in the m/c.  Presumably though, the pulses of fluid
> when pumping brakes can clean dirt and air from the wheel cylinders better
> than just an even flow of fluid might?
> 
> So far I've never had a problem with a piece of rubber tube on the bleed
> valve, with a screw in the bottom of it and a slit in the side to act as a
> one-way valve.  A small bottle and string loop on it to hang it on the valve
> finishes it off nicely - a 'steal' at 30p (50cts).
> 
Well, If there is bottle/can deposit laws in your area, you will have to
add the value to the total cost. :)

Russ Wolfe
russw@classicvw.org
http://classicvw.org


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