I've done this more times than I can count....
1> Go to your local discount Auto Parts store and buy a master cylinder bleed
adapter kit ($3-$4 U.S.).
2> Mount the master cylinder in a vise.
3> Find the proper adapter(s) from the above mentioned kit and screw them into
the brake line hole(s) and run the included rubber hose(s) from the adapter(s)
back into the master cylinder resevoir.
4> Use a large srew driver to push the piston until no bubbles come out of the
hoses.
5> Take the master cylinder out of the vise and mount in the car, carful not
to spill brake fluid on any painted surfaces.
6> Remove the adapter(s), attach and tighten the brake line(s).
7> While someone is pushing lightly on the brake pedal, crack open the brake
line(s) at the master cylinder to release any air, using a rag to catch any
brake fluid. Repeat until no air comes out.
Thanks,
Paul Mostrom
'77 Spitfire 1500
> '80 Ford F-100 (Triumph Support Vehicle)
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'Black holes, where God divided by zero......'
-----Original Message-----
From: Huw Upshall <hupshall@wolfenet.com>
To: spitfires@autox.team.net <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Date: Monday, July 12, 1999 5:01 PM
Subject: Bench Bleeding and Soft Top Installation
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>Two Questions:
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>First, how do you bench bleed a brake master cylinder?
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>Second, I have never installed a soft top before, I have pretty good
>directions from the haynes manual but what is the black plate used for
>that is bolted onto the rear deck? (1500 model) ? There are three small
>holes for fasteners to be riveted on as well as two bolt holes. Does the
>soft top have fastners installed that then just stap onto the fasteners
>that are on the plate? Does the top get folded under the plate? Wassup??
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