[alfa] RE: alfa-digest V9 #1154 (Bleeding Brakes)

[Gil Gagne <gilgagne@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Ron wrote:
>Should I buy a vacuum type brake bleeder? Will it fit on the bleeder 
>nipples and perform the job well?

I use an old 12 volt compressor/vacuum pump to bleed brakes on my 
spider. Clear vinyl 1/4 inch hose from Home Depot connects easily to the 
bleeder screws. The vacuum pump connects first to a glass peanut butter 
jar whose steel cover has two 1/4 inch barb nipples soldered to it. The 
second nipple goes to the brake bleeder screw. Since the bleeder screws 
have a lot of slop when loosened, the accumulated fluid in the jar will 
contain a lot of bubbles but rest assured that all the air will be 
sucked out of the caliper. If you use DOT 5 silicone brake fluid as I 
do, be prepared for a lot of controversy. Been using it in my Alfas for 
over 30 years and wouldn't use anything else.

Gil
Port Orange, FL
1985 Spider
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