Re: Brake fluid

[Skye Poier <skye@jungle.direct.ca>]

Word on the street is that dmeadow@juno.com (dmeadow@juno.com) said:
> Since we are on the subject, how does one "flush out" the brake system? 
> Does this just mean pushing new fluid through the system?  Is there some
> sort of solvent to be used? Special equipment? Do you put all new seals
> in when you do it?   I know well enough not to use brake cleaner as a
> solvent--   I once dropped a old rubber brake cylinder piston in some
> brake cleaner and watched it swell up to the size of a silver dollar.

Bleeding the brakes is a fairly simple job, take a look at:

http://www.mgcars.org.uk/mgoc/emg/basic6.htm

You can get some products to make your life easier, like an EZ-Bleed, but
its not necessary.

Skye

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