[Healeys] re-bleeding brakes

[Bob Spidell]

re: "While bleeding the right rear, I had a leak at the right front wheel." 

Fix that first. 


Some general observations on brake bleeding: 

- if you're doing it the 'old-fashioned way;' i.e. pumping the pedal, use slow and steady strokes on the pedal (not 'three quick pumps and open the bleeder') 
- if you're doing pressure bleeding, use the lowest pressure that causes fluid to flow 
- vacuum bleeding: never had any luck with it 
- bleeding brakes is a PITA (but necessary, and the immediate feedback--a firm pedal--is satisfying) 


Bob 


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Bob Spidell - San Jose, CA 

----- Original Message -----


My books all say to start from the bleeder that is furthest away from the 
cylinder. Also, many times my brakes have gotten better when they sat for a 
few days after bleeding. 

Mark 

--- On Wed, 11/9/11, Richard Kahn <tahoehealey at hotmail.com> wrote: 


I spent the day replacing the brake master cylinder (and clutch too). I'm 
getting good braking with a little travel on the first pressure. The next 
push 
gives less pedal travel with again good braking. I need to re-bleed, I'm 
guessing.While bleeding the right rear, I had a leak at the right front 
wheel. 
Is that a good guess as to where to begin? Or back at the master cylinder? 
Thanks for all the earlier advice. 
Rich Kahn 
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