"jim beam" <spamvortex@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> NetDoe wrote:
> > "jim beam" <spamvortex@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> >> NetDoe wrote:
> >>> "jim beam" <spamvortex@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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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!]
> >>
> >
> > So when you say "especially if you bleed at the m/c
> > first" you imply bench-bleeding?
>
> no, do it with the m/c /in/ the car - bleed at the brake line screws.
> you'll find that once fitted, if you fill the reservoir and simply wait,
> most of the time, the m/c will bleed itself. once the bubbles stop
> coming out of the line screws, then get your assistant to press down on
> the pedal to ensure all air is expelled, then hold while you tighten.
>
> and make sure you use a proper flare nut wrench. using a standard open
> end wrench is a great way to ruin the hex flats and make life very
> difficult for yourself.
I see, that was #1 of your orig response. I planned to use a flare nut
wrench.
>
>
> >
> > Where is the bleeder valve for the ABS modulator, or is it obvious?
> > My Hanes manual does not show it.
> >
> >
>
> you need to take the haynes manual, separate all the pages and roll each
> one into a crumpled ball, collect into a heap, douse with gasoline, then
> apply a source of ignition. after you've finished dancing on the ashes,
> go to helminc.com and buy the proper honda workshop manual. it costs
> more, but it helps you with questions just like this by actually
> answering them. the best tool you'll ever buy for that vehicle.
....been ordered, waiting for it in the mail. In the meantime I ask
questions
and hope for answers.
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