Whenever bleeding any system this way (or with the vacuum-type 'one-man
brake bleeders"), it is necessary to first completely remove the bleeder
valves, grease their threads (to keep the air from sucking back thru them),
and then re-install them, to be able to proceed properly if using this
method.
  I've done this, and it does work fine.  I do, however, love my Motive
pressure bleeder, now, so I don't use these other methods anymore.

Mike B.

----- Original Message -----
From: "vanagonvw" <ac.vanagon@GMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Friday, November 16, 2007 1:52 PM
Subject: Re: MC and Slave Bleeding Question

> Ben Cichowski wrote:
>>
>> Is this a method anyone has used? Please only respond if you HAVE USED
>> THIS
>> METHOD AND KNOW FOR SURE IT WORKS...or IF YOU HAVE USED IT AN FOUND IT A
>> TERRIBLE METHOD
> Sorry to break your rule and respond without having done it <g>
>
> I can't imagine this can work properly, since the bleeder valve has to
> be open all the time, and some air is going to leak back in. Spare your
> wife and your lungs :-) and buy a Mighty Vac at harbor freight or
> wherever, and just vacuum bleed the line. Much faster, much cleaner, and
> more reliable. Avoid the cheepy  versions. A pressure bleeder is best,
> but the MV is more than adequate, and can be used to test other vacuum
> systems. $35 is what I think HF gets for it.
>
> John
>