Vacuum brake bleeder set up
(Engine vacuum works too.) |
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I didn't have much luck with either Teflon tape, or sealer, seems that movement of the bleeder valve disrupts the seal. I used silicone grease that would move with the valve, due to the use of Dot 5 brake fluid. Maybe lithium would work with Dot 3 fluid. With the 3/8" vacuum hose I was using, I had to carefully regulate the vacuum source to keep from over running the 3/16" brake line, and causing more air in the suction line. | I didn't have much luck with either Teflon tape, or sealer, seems that movement of the bleeder valve disrupts the seal. I used silicone grease that would move with the valve, due to the use of Dot 5 brake fluid. Maybe lithium would work with Dot 3 fluid. With the 3/8" vacuum hose I was using, I had to carefully regulate the vacuum source to keep from over running the 3/16" brake line, and causing more air in the suction line. | ||
[[Category:Brakes]] | [[Category:Brakes]] | ||
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| + | ...or go to a auto parts store and buy a hand-operated pump *with* all these fittings for about $30 (currently on-line at Amazon for $35) -- more if you want fancy or are too lazy to shop around. | ||
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