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| Carlitos Way |
 Dec 26 2004, 09:40 PM
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I did it MY WAY  Group: Members Posts: 1,337 Joined: 14-September 04 From: Simi Valley, CA Member No.: 2,757 Region Association: Southern California  |
Well, after replacing the MC, upgrading to front BMW calipers and replacing the brake hoses... it's starting to come together!
I finally started seeing signs of pedal pressure when I was bleeding the brakes. Still not happy with it... but my "helper" got sore trying to pump the brakes... I'm gonna take it in tomorrow to have a shop look it over. Seats are coming in Tuesday or Wednesday. If all goes well, I'll be doin' the hangover rally |
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| dlo914 |
Dec 26 2004, 09:46 PM
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Whatchu' lookin' at?!?! Group: Members Posts: 3,432 Joined: 6-September 04 From: San Gabriel, CA Member No.: 2,697 |
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| d7n7master |
Dec 26 2004, 10:02 PM
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Gary# Group: Members Posts: 663 Joined: 13-March 03 From: The O.C, Ca. Member No.: 421 |
Wait. We're teeners (cheap, but fun dates) Let it sit over-night. Go get a cheapie power-bleeder. I got mine @ da'boys. 20 bucks or somethin' - Start at the longest brake line from the m/c & work your way to the front. Do it again. Wait an hr. or so. Do it again. You should have a firm peddle. If not, then take it to a pro. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif)
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| Carlitos Way |
Dec 26 2004, 10:12 PM
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I did it MY WAY Group: Members Posts: 1,337 Joined: 14-September 04 From: Simi Valley, CA Member No.: 2,757 Region Association: Southern California |
I thought about that.. but i'm sick and tired of bleeding the damn brakes on this thing.. 3 days is enough!!! I'll pay someone to do it, and concentrate on other things I can handle better... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif)
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| dlo914 |
Dec 26 2004, 10:15 PM
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Whatchu' lookin' at?!?! Group: Members Posts: 3,432 Joined: 6-September 04 From: San Gabriel, CA Member No.: 2,697 |
i guess that's the spirit (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/confused24.gif)
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| MXMARK |
Dec 26 2004, 10:29 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 205 Joined: 15-February 04 From: Riverside, Ca. the new (951) Member No.: 1,656 |
Did you bleed the rear brake proportion valve? Sometimes there is some air in there. I got tired of the time I spent bleeding until I got the air out of the valve. Thanks Mark
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| Aaron Cox |
Dec 26 2004, 10:35 PM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
sold.... bring it to me! a six pack or lunch.... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif) its not hard... |
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| Rhodes71/914 |
Dec 26 2004, 10:47 PM
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Glacier Group: Members Posts: 1,374 Joined: 8-August 04 From: End of the Road, Alaska Member No.: 2,482 |
Wish you were in my neck of the woods when I was doing mine Aaron. I woulda given ya a 6pak and lunch. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) |
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| skline |
Dec 26 2004, 10:51 PM
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Born to Drive Group: Members Posts: 7,910 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Costa Mesa, CA Member No.: 17 Region Association: Southern California |
We teeners are cheap arent we? Here Aaron will do it for beer or lunch. Most shops would charge enough to pay rent. Not us, we work for food or beer. I can just see Aaron out on the corner with a sign, Starving college student will work on teeners for food Please Help |
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| Aaron Cox |
Dec 26 2004, 11:04 PM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
for sure! seriously not hard.... i spent a day over at MattR's place assisting him on blleding brakes for a meal. im such a nice guy (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif) i dont even have a power bleeder (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/lol2.gif) Aaron Cox Poor College Kid Will Work For Beer/Food/a date with your daughter (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif) Teener specialist |
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| John |
Dec 27 2004, 12:07 AM
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member? what's a member? Group: Members Posts: 3,393 Joined: 30-January 04 From: Evansville, IN (SIRPCA) Member No.: 1,615 Region Association: None |
Who are you calling cheap?
I made my power bleeder from spare parts from a 914. A brake cap A tire valve stem The windshield washer air pressure hose. I use air pressure from a tire and pressurize the brake fluid reservoir to pressure bleed my brakes. I thought about using one of those cheap-o weed sprayers from Wally World, but they were too expensive..... |
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| Carlitos Way |
Dec 27 2004, 12:45 AM
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I did it MY WAY Group: Members Posts: 1,337 Joined: 14-September 04 From: Simi Valley, CA Member No.: 2,757 Region Association: Southern California |
Aaron... if you wanna take the drive to Simi... I'll pay for your gas, your food, and a modest hourly wage. Did I mention beer too???
I'd love to get some help from someone who's "been there" enough to really know these cars. I just really want to make it to the rally this weekend... "at all costs" so to speak. So... if you wanna make some money and drink some beer, let me know... I'm working MOnday and Tuesday... but I'm off from Wed-Fri.... PM me if you weren't kidding... or even if you were, so I can make plans. |
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| Aaron Cox |
Dec 27 2004, 12:16 PM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
cmolina... I would normally do this, but Simi Valley is 2 hours away from me (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/sad.gif) sorry to not help, just stick with it and you can do it yourself (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif) , if you get a power bleeder, brakes will go much faster!!! Maybe next time (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/confused24.gif) Aaron (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif) |
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| Carlitos Way |
Dec 27 2004, 01:41 PM
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I did it MY WAY Group: Members Posts: 1,337 Joined: 14-September 04 From: Simi Valley, CA Member No.: 2,757 Region Association: Southern California |
Hey,
No problem. I knew it was a long shot, but sometimes money talks, as you well know. Then again, the prospect of driving in the rain is never appealing, especially in a 914, right? Have a great (rainy) day. C. |
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| Aaron Cox |
Dec 27 2004, 01:45 PM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
probably see you at the hangover rally then (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif) |
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| Carlitos Way |
Dec 27 2004, 01:53 PM
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I did it MY WAY Group: Members Posts: 1,337 Joined: 14-September 04 From: Simi Valley, CA Member No.: 2,757 Region Association: Southern California |
That will depend on whether or not I get my brakes done. I also want to have a "pro" check my suspension. But if I make it, I'll still buy you a beer!
C. |
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| Sammy |
Dec 27 2004, 03:05 PM
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. Group: Members Posts: 1,190 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Orange, Ca Member No.: 178 |
Two words, speed bleeders.
I installed a set on my tail dragger and they are slick. Just top off your reservoir, crack open the bleeder on the caliper, run a hose from the bleeder to a container then get in the car and pump. That's all it takes. You just have to keep an eye on the resdervoir to make sure it doesn't run dry. After a while tighten the bleeder and you have a firm pedal. |
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| Carlitos Way |
Dec 27 2004, 04:30 PM
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I did it MY WAY Group: Members Posts: 1,337 Joined: 14-September 04 From: Simi Valley, CA Member No.: 2,757 Region Association: Southern California |
I already have speed bleeders... but I honestly haven't seen them make any difference... using them, I couldn't get any pressure built into the system. As soon as I went back to the ol' standby of a friend pumping... I started getting pressure in the system.
Maybe it's just superstition... but it's just not working for me. Carlos |
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| Sammy |
Dec 27 2004, 05:54 PM
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. Group: Members Posts: 1,190 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Orange, Ca Member No.: 178 |
I thought about it long and hard and came to a realization:
Speed bleeders won't work at all unless you have enough system pressure to open the spring loaded check valve. Maybe that was what was happening with yours. If you have a whole bunch of air in the system it will compress without building enough pressure to open the valves. On mine i didn't have hardly any air in the system and they worked great. I Learned sumthin new today. |
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| Jenny |
Dec 27 2004, 05:59 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,060 Joined: 6-January 03 Member No.: 96 Region Association: None |
Don't we have a member or two in Newbury park/Moorpark area that can help him out??
Jen |
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