I just got done using the manual method and replacing my servo on a BJ8.
Here is a brake bleeding tip: I found that placing the container which
holds the excess fluid on a box so that it is higher than the bleeder valve
helps a lot. This way, air bubbles go up and away in the tube rather than
sucked back into the bleeder. It keeps a solid column of fluid in the
bleeder line vertically above the bleeder. This way it is not necessary to
close the bleeder after each press of the peddle. Run lots of fluid through
the system.
Some places sell bleeder kits that attach a container via magnet or suction
cup to keep it above the bleeder. I'd avoid those because they don't hold
much fluid and if a drop spills on the paint, it will ruin the paint.
I have read that suction bleeders will not work in a Healey but apparently
some people use them.
Bleed the wheels in proper sequence. Farthest first.
Andy
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