I should add that the Haynes manuals are a good reference. They offer
more detail, in terms of text descriptions of procedures. They also
provide brief intoductions to functions of various parts/systems.

Neil.

On 4/13/07, neil <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:
> When one "bleeds" the MC they are priming it with fluid. That way less
> air is introduced into system. This means less air to move through
> lines.
>
> I bench bled my MC by securely placing it, NOT clamping it, in vice so
> I could push cylinder in with a piece of steel similar to the push rod
> itself. i.e end inserted into cylinder was rounded and smooth. I
> pumped cylinder until fluid came out openings. If you have brake
> switch(s) to install, I believe this should be done before bench
> bleeding, though I'm not certain on that point.
>
> Obviously brake fluid will come out of openings steel lines connect to
> when bench bleeding. Be ready!
>
>
> Neil.
>
>
> On 4/13/07, Troy <colorworks@gci.net> wrote:
> > Thanks. I did take a look at the archives, and there is quite a bit there.
> > Sounds fairly simple (knock on wood) There seems to be mixed response to
> > "bench bleeding" the master cylinder. Does anyone care to elaborate on this?
> > Is this bleeding needed or not, and how is it done?
> >
> >
> >
> > > Hi Troy.
> > >
> > > There's lots of info in archives:
> > >
> > > http://gerry.vanagon.com/cgi-bin/wa.exe?S1=vanagon
> > >
> > > Basically R&R for MC is this:
> > >
> > > Remove cover from inst. cluster, remove cluster.
> > >
> > > Put rags under connections to MC.
> > >
> > > Remove fluid so level is below braided rubber hose to clutch MC. Use
> > > **clean** turkey baster or w.h.y.
> > >
> > > Remove braided rubber hose (plug it w/something clean and be gentle
> > > with reservoir) Try not to spill fluid. It is corrosive. Make sure
> > > rags keep fluid from running down MC into servo or anywhere else for
> > > that matter. Undo steel lines, then undo two nuts holding MC on.
> > >
> > > Bench bleed MC before install. When installed, bleed at MC and bleed
> > > brakes at all four wheels. Do not let fluid level get too low during
> > > bleeding.
> > >
> > > Read the archives first. There may be stuff I've missd, or better ways
> > > to do things.
> > >
> > >
> > > Cheers,
> > >
> > > Neil.
> > >
> >
> >
> >
>
>
> --
> Neil Nicholson. 1981 Air Cooled Westfalia.
>
> http://web.mac.com/tubaneil
>

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