Re: [MBZ] re Brake Bleeder Valve removal dave3u9a

2014-02-10 Thread Larry T
did it work on the 107 with ABS? Sincerely, Larry On 12/26/2013 9:55 AM, Dieselhead wrote: Worked on 123 without and 126 with. I am fixin ta do it on a 107 with ABS Does the gravity (Issac Newton method is what we called it here in OK) work with anti-lock brake systems? I was under the

Re: [MBZ] re Brake Bleeder Valve removal dave3u9a

2014-02-10 Thread Dieselhead
did it work on the 107 with ABS? Sincerely, Larry Didn't work on the 107 I worked on because the ABS unit was stuck. It was not because it was a 107. It has worked on 123 and 126 and 124s. That includes every MB I ever worked on the brakes, other than 110. I just never tried it on a

Re: [MBZ] re Brake Bleeder Valve removal dave3u9a

2014-02-10 Thread Curt Raymond
Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] re Brake Bleeder Valve removal dave3u9a Message-ID: a0624080ecf1e87838fdb@[192.168.1.52] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii ; format=flowed I was taught the only way to bleed brakes is the 2 man method

Re: [MBZ] re Brake Bleeder Valve removal dave3u9a

2014-02-10 Thread Frederick Moir
, 2014 11:52 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] re Brake Bleeder Valve removal dave3u9a I have learned that the only way to bleed brakes is to borrow Fred's pressure bleeder. Easiest thing in the world. Actually next time I'll probably buy my own, it'll save on transportation... -Curt

Re: [MBZ] re Brake Bleeder Valve removal

2013-12-26 Thread Dan Penoff
I use a MityVac and one of those plastic siphon jars with the dip tube in it. Works for me and makes it easy to do with minimal mess. Dan Sent from my iPad On Dec 25, 2013, at 2:53 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: That brake bleeder that was discussed some

Re: [MBZ] re Brake Bleeder Valve removal dave3u9a

2013-12-26 Thread Dieselhead
Worked on 123 without and 126 with. I am fixin ta do it on a 107 with ABS Does the gravity (Issac Newton method is what we called it here in OK) work with anti-lock brake systems? I was under the impression that it won't, hence the need for a pressure bleeder (from either the top or the

Re: [MBZ] re Brake Bleeder Valve removal

2013-12-26 Thread Mountain Man
Larry wrote: What brand is that one? It is from the land of Lucas, UK and is named Gunnison's Eezi-Bleed. I use the Eezi-Bleed also. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] re Brake Bleeder Valve removal dave3u9a

2013-12-25 Thread Fmiser
Larry wrote: 1. What DOT BF Should I use? I used to use DOT 4 but some forums have made that sound like a poor choice. Don't use DOT3, as that is the cause of swollen hoses that begin to act as check valves. DOT4 is the right stuff - but there is some DOT3/4 on the market that I

Re: [MBZ] re Brake Bleeder Valve removal dave3u9a

2013-12-25 Thread Larry T
Thanks to all who replied! I now know - DOT4 and gravity are my friends ;-) Merry Christmas - Sincerely, Larry On 12/25/2013 2:58 AM, Fmiser wrote: Larry wrote: 1. What DOT BF Should I use? I used to use DOT 4 but some forums have made that sound like a poor choice. Don't use

Re: [MBZ] re Brake Bleeder Valve removal dave3u9a

2013-12-25 Thread Dieselhead
Thanks to all who replied! I now know - DOT4 and gravity are my friends ;-) Merry Christmas - Sincerely, Larry I have successfully gravity bled brakes on 126 and 123. About to do it on 107. Just open the bleeders, go do somethin else and let it drain. Come back later, when the lines

Re: [MBZ] re Brake Bleeder Valve removal

2013-12-25 Thread G Mann
I cheat because it's a better, easier way to change brake fluid. Purchase a 12 volt fuel pump, Low pressure pump that does 10 psi or less will work fine. Purchase some clear poly tubing, the semi soft kind, that will fit over the brake bleeder nicely. Connect that line to the 12v fuel pump

Re: [MBZ] re Brake Bleeder Valve removal dave3u9a

2013-12-25 Thread dseretakis
Huh. This is interesting. Can all bleeder screws be open and draining at the same time? Sent from my iPhone On Dec 25, 2013, at 9:42 AM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks to all who replied! I now know - DOT4 and gravity are my friends ;-) Merry Christmas - Sincerely,

Re: [MBZ] re Brake Bleeder Valve removal

2013-12-25 Thread Larry T
*Great idea!! I have a couple of spare fuel pumps (MGB which are nominally 3-5psi) that should do the job and I may add a T and do both wheels on one axle at a time. It may be more trouble than it's worth as watching the MC will become even more critical. i guess I could make a push

Re: [MBZ] re Brake Bleeder Valve removal dave3u9a

2013-12-25 Thread Larry T
Sounds like a great way to bleed brakes on a little used car when in no hurry to put it on the road. Sincerely, Larry On 12/25/2013 9:42 AM, Dieselhead wrote: Thanks to all who replied! I now know - DOT4 and gravity are my friends ;-) Merry Christmas - Sincerely, Larry I have

Re: [MBZ] re Brake Bleeder Valve removal

2013-12-25 Thread Curt Raymond
, close. Move to next bleeder and repeat. Super simple. Next time I need brake work I intend to buy one. -Curt Date: Wed, 25 Dec 2013 11:13:44 -0700 From: G Mann g2ma...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] re Brake Bleeder Valve removal Message-ID

Re: [MBZ] re Brake Bleeder Valve removal

2013-12-25 Thread Larry T
mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] re Brake Bleeder Valve removal Message-ID: CANTuLYhr5HkfdSAeAb+e4=mmcku-za45xp7jznxne-b8f55...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 I cheat because it's a better, easier way to change brake fluid

Re: [MBZ] re Brake Bleeder Valve removal dave3u9a

2013-12-25 Thread OK Don
Does the gravity (Issac Newton method is what we called it here in OK) work with anti-lock brake systems? I was under the impression that it won't, hence the need for a pressure bleeder (from either the top or the bottom). -- OK Don They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little

Re: [MBZ] re Brake Bleeder Valve removal dave3u9a

2013-12-25 Thread Scott Ritchey
I don't know for sure. I always heard that ABS systems required a pressure bleeder. Scott -Original Message- From: OK Don Sent: Wednesday, December 25, 2013 10:54 PM Does the gravity (Issac Newton method is what we called it here in OK) work with anti-lock brake systems? I was under

Re: [MBZ] re Brake Bleeder Valve removal

2013-12-25 Thread Rich Thomas
That brake bleeder that was discussed some years ago uses a flaps cap with an air fitting and low pressure to push the fluid from the reservoir using your air compressor. That would push it more quickly. I use a mityvac to suck it out, kinda messy but works. --R (sent from my miniPad) On

[MBZ] re Brake Bleeder Valve removal

2013-12-24 Thread Larry T
Hi Gang - I have the stuff gathered to change my bleeder valves and RR the Brake fluid - well everything but the time and the brake fluid. 2 questions: 1. What DOT BF Should I use? I used to use DOT 4 but some forums have made that sound like a poor choice. 2.

Re: [MBZ] re Brake Bleeder Valve removal

2013-12-24 Thread Dieselhead
DOT 4. Do NOT use DOT 5. DOT 3 and 4 are compatible. DOT 5 isn't. DOT3 will swell the brake hoses shut. Not a happy day. DOT 3 sucks DONT USE DOT3 ever in any german machine. Good stuff is Castrol GT/LMA brake fluid, or the ATE stuff, if you can find it, or MB $juice$ from the

Re: [MBZ] re Brake Bleeder Valve removal

2013-12-24 Thread Scott Ritchey
. -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Larry T Sent: Tuesday, December 24, 2013 8:15 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] re Brake Bleeder Valve removal Hi Gang - I have the stuff gathered to change my bleeder valves and RR the Brake