On Thu, 18 Nov 2010 20:52:16 -0800 Jim Cathey <j...@windwireless.net> wrote:
> > If I had a pressure bleeder I'd be done by now. Wish I'd thought of > > that in advance... > > Not really. You need to pump fluid in the _bottom_ of the > clutch system. And where does the fluid come out? Into the > _bottom_ of the brake reservoir. And if it's already pretty > full? The very best method (and per Der Book) is just hook > a piece of tubing between the brake and clutch bleeders, then > pump the brakes. The fluid circulates, there's no excess > piling up anywhere. Burp out the air, close 'em both, and > then top off to replace whatever went into the clutch system. > > Neat and clean, _provided_ you secured the tubing with zip ties! I've always had problems with the loosened bleeder screws leaking around the threads. Craig _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
