

| Subject: | Re: Brake Fluid Bleed Questions |
| Date: | Sat, 16 Nov 1996 18:52:48 -0800 |
>Hi all, > >I am attempting to replace the brake fluid in my '87 Westy and I have a couple >of questions: > >1) Bently mentions the bleed sequence and volumes. It says there is a front >upper and a lower bleed screw, but does not show a diagram. I only see a >single bleed screw on the front caliper. Is this the only bleed screw in the >front? If not, is that one the upper or the lower? Where is the other bleed >screw located? If this is the only bleed screw, how much fluid should I remove >to ensure complete flushing with new fluid? Dunno, my 87 had two obvious bleed screws up front. Drain fluid until clear new fluid flows. Takes quite a bit of fluid, I used almost 2 liters. > >2) Is the clutch hydraulic fluid derived from the same reservoir as the brake >fluid? If so, should I bleed that, also? Yes it is, but you don't have to bleed the clutch. Might as well if you feel ambitious though. Mark McCulley
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