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Subject:Re: those bleeding questions again
From:gary hradek
Date:Thu, 13 May 2004 09:39:37 -0700

David,
     I am inclined to agree with your logic but would
still suggest that a full stroke not be used during
the bleeding.   Less time is needed to refill the
displaced fluid in the master (in a shaor stroke) and
you may get a better air free bleed.   You make a good
point however.   gary
--- David Brodbeck <gull@gull.us> wrote:
> On Thu, 13 May 2004, gary hradek wrote:
>
> > IF YOU CHOOSE to replace
> > just the slave be careful not to push the master
> too
> > far forward, small short strokes are better than
> long
> > strokes
>
> This makes sense for the brake master, but the
> clutch master is *always*
> given a full stroke every time it's used.  So I
> don't think there are the
> same corrosion issues with using a full stroke for
> bleeding.
>
>
> David Brodbeck, N8SRE
> '86 Volvo 240DL wagon
> '82 VW Vanagon Westfalia Diesel

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