NetDoe wrote:
> "jim beam" <spamvortex@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
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>> NetDoe wrote:
>>> I have the Hanes manual, and the procedure seems
>>> straight-forward enough (I'm mechanically inclined).
>>> However, what are some "gotchas"? Also any recomms
>>> for an effective brake-bleeding kit that won't bleed my
>>> wallet?
>>>
>>> -Zilla
>>>
>>>
>> no gotchas - it's very straightforward. a couple of tips though:
>>
>> 1. fit the cylinder dry, then bleed at the brake pipe junctions on the
>> cylinder before bleeding the rest of the system at the calipers.
>>
>> 2. keep plenty of water handy in case of spillage. never wipe brake
>> fluid off paintwork, the paint will come off with it. simply wash with
>> water, then don't touch, even if you're tempted to. and don't spill
>> water into an open brake reservoir!
>>
>> as for bleeding kits, don't waste any money on one - use the neighbor
>> kid to help you, if you don't have one of your own. you're bleeding a
>> new cylinder, so make sure you bleed properly - get the pedal pressed
>> all the way to the floor to expel all the air.
>
> Ok thanks. I plan to drape plastic over the left-front fender, just to
> protect
> against spillage. Also the manual mentions bleeding the ABS modulator.
> Is that necessary?
>
>
theoretically, yes. but reality is, especially if you bleed at the m/c
first, you can get away without it. [you didn't pay for this advice, so
use it at your own risk!]
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