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Subject:Re: Brake Bleeding
From:John Rodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM>
Date:Wed, 25 Aug 2021 10:56:20 -0500

Awesome, thanks!

On Wed, Aug 25, 2021 at 10:51 AM <stuartmacm@gmail.com> wrote:

> John, the Motive pressure bleeder is the way to go:
> https://www.motiveproducts.com/collections/import-power-bleeder-kits/products/0100-european-bleeder
> you can flush a quart of fluid in a few minutes. The unit attaches to the
> reservoir, and you get under to open the bleed valves.  Get one of the
> catch bottles too so you can see clean fluid coming out:
> https://www.motiveproducts.com/collections/accessories/products/single-power-bleeder-catch-bottle-1810
> . I have adapters for all my cars, this may be the best tool I've ever
> purchased!
>
> Stuart
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> On Behalf Of John
> Rodgers
> Sent: Wednesday, August 25, 2021 8:42 AM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Brake Bleeding
>
> Just changed out the brake master cylinder on my 91' Carat. It was leaking
> in a couple of places. The one I took out looked like the original from the
> factory over 30 years ago. No telling what's in the brake lines. Anyone
> with any recommendations? I may have to bleed the brakes by myself. Would
> the MityVac tool be applicable in this case? Do you have to get under the
> van to use the tool?
>
>

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