RE: brake bleeder (finito)

[geo <gamills@ns.sympatico.ca>]

Using 10 lb. pressure with the ol' tank purchased a few years ago
from Crappy Tire (canuck listers east of  Manitoba will know this
store, those west will probably know of Western Tire...you got a
special name for that store?),  connected to the 'home-made' cap
for the MC brake fluid reservoir (MCR), I went at my task.  I
decided to clamp the clutch feed hose before attempting as there
was no clamp on it.  No leaks.  Went about the business of
bleeding, MC, RR, (fill up MCR), LR, RF, (fill up MCR), LF, top
up MCR.  Did not have to recharge tank.  Only had a couple of
bleeders that needed 'encouragement.'  Scared them with the
heat,  they gave up the goods.  I did not clamp down the MCR.
Since this only took about an hour (not counting all the time
spent setting it up in the first place... i.e. getting the used
cap, drillin' the hole, finding a valve stem, etc.)  I got giddy
at this point and considered uppin' the pressure.  But alas, I'm
not stupid enough to tempt the you know what.  I did not attempt
the clutch bleed as the weather was too inclement.  I was glad to
get indoors.
Cost:
Labour: $87 (took that from one pocket and put it in
another...both worn by moi)
Materials:  $12 brake fluid - I had all the other stuff.

I think I will attempt Igor's method next time so I don't have to
keep filling the MCR. Plus, it will be more interesting.

Anyone want to go into the brake bleeding business?  Good luck.
I've got better things to do.  Once every couple of years or so
and I'm up for it.  Don't think I will make much money doing
that.  I had a go at this with snow on the ground (you think the
A*** Gods are powerful?)

Next...all kinds of stuff to R&R this summer.  Hope some of you
will help when I get stuck.

Best regards,
Geo