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A Cheap Helper, for your brake job |
76-914 |
Nov 21 2021, 02:27 PM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,509 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California |
When I need to pump brake peddle after brake work I use a short piece of 1.5" PVC with a slit cut into it. Keeps my helper from accidentally pushing the peddle to the floor. BTW, cut the slit thinner than the brake pedal or it can slip off. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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sixnotfour |
Nov 21 2021, 03:03 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,436 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Life Elevated..planet UT. Member No.: 2,744 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Brilliant
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SO.O.C914er |
Nov 21 2021, 04:22 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,265 Joined: 18-July 16 From: Mission Viejo Ca Member No.: 20,199 Region Association: Southern California |
Great idea (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) two bonus points coming your way!
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jim_hoyland |
Nov 21 2021, 04:31 PM
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Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 9,319 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California |
Nice ! How long should the PVC be ?
I have bleed next week, soon as I get my rebuilt rears back. And, remind me the reason to not push the pedal to the floor … |
emerygt350 |
Nov 21 2021, 04:58 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,147 Joined: 20-July 21 From: Upstate, NY Member No.: 25,740 Region Association: North East States |
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Morph914 |
Nov 21 2021, 05:23 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 435 Joined: 22-August 16 From: St Augustine, FL Member No.: 20,326 Region Association: South East States |
I use the power bleeder dry, works like a charm and no need to pump the brake pedal.
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Justinp71 |
Nov 22 2021, 10:33 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,584 Joined: 11-October 04 From: Sacramento, CA Member No.: 2,922 Region Association: None |
Power bleeder or now you can get the vacuum bleeders that use compressed air and suck out brake fluid. They work really well just have to make sure with the compressed air you're not throwing debris around your garage and getting into any fresh fluids. Not really an issue just don't have the air blowing above your master cylinder. |
ssuperflyoldguy |
Nov 22 2021, 06:48 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 173 Joined: 15-November 15 From: NorCal - East Bay Baby! Member No.: 19,364 Region Association: None |
Speed bleeders let you bleed the brake lines on just about any vehicle all by yourself. Just replace the old bleeder screws with speed bleeders. They have an internal check valve that will pump excess air and fluid out for you. A special coating on the speed bleeders' threads keep them from admitting air into the system, and keep expelled air and fluid out. When you're done, just tighten the screws and go on to the next brake cylinder.
special coating is not so good, maybe add some rtv - LOVE these |
76-914 |
Nov 23 2021, 12:11 AM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,509 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California |
Nice ! How long should the PVC be ? I have bleed next week, soon as I get my rebuilt rears back. And, remind me the reason to not push the pedal to the floor … Jim, measure the distance from the pedal board to where your brake pedal currently stops then cut a piece that length. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
Mikey914 |
Nov 23 2021, 10:58 AM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,678 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
Brilliant. This is how most new master cylinders are damaged.
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bretth |
Nov 23 2021, 11:06 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 899 Joined: 23-June 15 From: Central TX Member No.: 18,882 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I did not know about this issue. Thanks for the heads up.
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Justinp71 |
Nov 23 2021, 11:18 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,584 Joined: 11-October 04 From: Sacramento, CA Member No.: 2,922 Region Association: None |
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jim_hoyland |
Nov 23 2021, 03:41 PM
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Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 9,319 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California |
Nice ! How long should the PVC be ? I have bleed next week, soon as I get my rebuilt rears back. And, remind me the reason to not push the pedal to the floor … Jim, measure the distance from the pedal board to where your brake pedal currently stops then cut a piece that length. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) I read your post after the rear calipers were removed. My slotted piece of PVC is 2 1/2 “ high After removing the rear calipers, I positioned a board between the seat and the pedal. |
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