Wouldn't the 'slower' bleeding of the rear brakes be due to the presence  of
the Pressure Limiting Valve ( for the rear brakes ) you just wondered about
in your previous post ?

I think so.

Scott

----- Original Message -----
From: "neil n" <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Saturday, March 27, 2010 12:38 PM
Subject: Should Rear Brakes Bleed Slower than Front?

> Hi all.
>
> Now that I have a nice DIY pressure bleeder:
>
> http://tinyurl.com/yhbumrf  (Yes it's pink. It was also 10% off  ;)
>
> and can see what's coming out the hose, I'd like to make sure of
> something.
>
> With 10-12 PSI in pressure bleeder, rears bleed ~ 1/2 as fast as
> fronts But comparing a front and rear bleeder screw, small hole
> appears to be the same ID.
>
> Do rears bleed slower because there is one long line split to each
> cylinder?
>
> (can't recall how lines route up front. Can't see a pic in Bentley or
> online)
>
> Neil.
>
>
>
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>
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