[TR] Brake Bleeding & Adjusting

[wbeech]

Yep, this is how I have done it for 40 years... works on American cars too!

Bill
'58 TR-3A TS/30766 L
'59 TR-3A TS/64974 LO
"A Triumph is man's best friend, it always comes when it is called...of
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-----Original Message-----
From: triumphs-bounces+wbeech=flash.net at autox.team.net
[mailto:triumphs-bounces+wbeech=flash.net at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of tom
white
Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2008 6:22 AM
To: triumphs at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [TR] Brake Bleeding & Adjusting

I have seen mention on this list of a brake bleeding method using a
container half full of brake fluid.  You drop a tube from the bleeder screw
into the container and then pump the brakes.  Or this is my take on it.

Would someone please edify me on the proper way to use this method?

Thanks.

Best regards,
Tom

> From: Dave1massey at cs.com
> Date: Tue, 8 Apr 2008 22:45:43 -0400
> To: triumphs at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [TR] Brake Bleeding & Adjusting
>
> >I've been told that the majority of air bubbles that you see after
> >purging the initial batch of them is from air coming in around the
> >threads of the loose bleeder screw. As a result, it's best to use
> >some Teflon tape on the bleeder screw threads. Comments?
> >Suggestions?
>
> The threads don't seal.  If you look at the bleeder screw you will see
> a reduced diameter portion with a radial hole that leads to a hold
> that runs
down
> the center and out the end.  If the tapered end doesn't seat the bleed
> hole
will
> bypass the threads anyway.
>
> It may be a good idea to put a little anti-sieze on the threads but
> sealing them woun't buy you anything.
>
> Cheers
>
> Dave
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