Hi Ken and All,
    I agree with your ideas on bleeding.  I also feel it is important to
open the nipples / valves at each cylinder enough (about a half round) so
when you push the pedal down smartly the fluid and air can gush out. Opening
just a bit or pushing the brake pedal down gently can allow air to remain in
the system in high spots. The bleeder hoses with the one way valves make the
job easier and help keep air out of the system. On our vans if the rear
brakes are adjusted too loosely will cause  lots of pedal travel.

Darrell Boehler
Makanda Illinois

----- Original Message -----
From: kenneth d lewis <kdlewis@JUNO.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, November 09, 1999 5:33 AM
Subject: Re: Bleeding Brakes & Clutch?

> Tim;
>
>         I buy the big container of brake fluid (quart?) and try to use
> the whole bottle buy the time I am done (since you should never use  an
> "open" bottle of brake fluid). I flush all brakes and the clutch once a
> year.  Start with the right rear and work your way closer to the master
> cylinder. On the front open the bottom nipples (if present) first. This
> flushes the solid material that has settled there.
>
> Drive Safely & Good Luck
> Ken Lewis<Kernersville,NC>86 VW crewcab;60 T-5 Coupe
>
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