

| Subject: | Re: brake bleeder sizes |
| From: | Bryan Belman |
| Date: | Wed, 13 Dec 2000 13:25:40 -0500 |
-- Original Message -- >Listees, > >For an alternative to the usual method, see speedbleeder.com. I've installed >five on my 84 Westy. One serves the clutch slave cylinder. I did learn that >there >is a difference, on my vehicle, between the front and the rear wheel bleeder >sizes, so make sure that you order the correct size. The dealer's information >on >sizes should be confirmed. > > The device is among the better refinements I've made to my 200,000 mile, >original engine, Vanagon--- for about $40, about the same price for a brake >bleeder system. Bleeding is a one-person snap, and I've been more inclined >to >replace fluids on a periodic basis than I was with the OEM arrangement. > >Usual disclaimers apply. I'm a satisfied user. > >Tom Hanlon >Palm Springs, CA >84 Westfalia > Tom, could you list the sizes that you ordered. Assuming you have ATE brand Calliper in front. Front Calliper size = Rear drum size = Slave cylinder = Thanks, that is well worth the $40 bucks. Bryan Bryan Belman 90 Audi 200 'money pit 82 Vanagon Diesel Westfalia '1.6l NA stock, diesel beast 70 Type 1 1600cc 'Dual port no frills -- iWon <http://www.iwon.com/> - Best Search Engine on the Web plus the chance to win $10,000 every day, $1 million every month and $10 million on Tax Day! See www.iwon.com for details.
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