[DeTomaso] Brake Bleeder Kits

[Mike & Elizabeth Thomas]

Thanks Julian, and I believe that is the type that have - large rectangular
cover with two clips on each of the long sides.  When I put a fresh on the
car about 10 years ago, I believe was an early '80 Caddy master.

 

Mike

 

From: Julian Kift <julian_kift at hotmail.com> 
Sent: Thursday, March 1, 2018 7:56 PM
To: Mike & Elizabeth Thomas <mbefthomas at comcast.net>;
detomaso at server.detomasolist.com
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Brake Bleeder Kits

 

Mike,

 

I have a Motive pressure bleeder, it's a great device that allows brake
bleeding single handed. Basically just a pressure pot that you dump your new
fluid in, connect the correct cap fitting to your master cylinder and pump
up to 5-6 psi. Then just go around and bleed each caliper from farthest
first working back to closest to M/C. The pressure pot keeps fluid flowing
through the system and the master cylinder topped up. As I work on multiples
of cars I purchased a kit with a number of master cylinder cap fittings, key
is getting the correct one for your master cylinder.

 

The caveat with this system is using it on the GM type of master that has
the large single reservoir with a clip over cap as the fitting to cover and
seal it  is a chain and thumbscrew affair, I never seem to get a good seal
on those.

 

Julian

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Subject: [DeTomaso] Brake Bleeder Kits 

 

Getting ready to bleed the brakes on 6328 to see if that solves my weak
brake problem.  I reviewed brake bleed piece on Mike Dailey's website, and
he mentions using a brake bleeder kit.  He made it sound pretty straight
forward, and didn't seem to involve the tedious open-down-close-up-repeat 10
times with someone else in the driver's seat.  Has anyone else tried one of
these kits?  There are a number of them on Summit Racing, anywhere from
$75-$150.

 

I've tried the Speed Bleeders before, didn't seem to work as advertised.

 

Thanks

 

Mike Thomas

Pres., Panteras Northwest

206-795-3302

Yellow '74 #6328

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   Thanks Julian, and I believe that is the type that have - large
   rectangular cover with two clips on each of the long sides.  When I put
   a fresh on the car about 10 years ago, I believe was an early '80 Caddy
   master.


   Mike


   From: Julian Kift <julian_kift at hotmail.com>
   Sent: Thursday, March 1, 2018 7:56 PM
   To: Mike & Elizabeth Thomas <mbefthomas at comcast.net>;
   detomaso at server.detomasolist.com
   Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Brake Bleeder Kits


   Mike,


   I have a Motive pressure bleeder, it's a great device that allows brake
   bleeding single handed. Basically just a pressure pot that you dump
   your new fluid in, connect the correct cap fitting to your master
   cylinder and pump up to 5-6 psi. Then just go around and bleed each
   caliper from farthest first working back to closest to M/C. The
   pressure pot keeps fluid flowing through the system and the master
   cylinder topped up. As I work on multiples of cars I purchased a kit
   with a number of master cylinder cap fittings, key is getting
   the correct one for your master cylinder.


   The caveat with this system is using it on the GM type of master that
   has the large single reservoir with a clip over cap as the fitting to
   cover and seal it  is a chain and thumbscrew affair, I never seem to
   get a good seal on those.


   Julian
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   From: DeTomaso <[1]detomaso-bounces at server.detomasolist.com> on behalf
   of Mike & Elizabeth Thomas <[2]mbefthomas at comcast.net>
   Sent: Thursday, March 1, 2018 7:30 PM
   To: [3]detomaso at server.detomasolist.com
   Subject: [DeTomaso] Brake Bleeder Kits


   Getting ready to bleed the brakes on 6328 to see if that solves my weak
   brake problem.  I reviewed brake bleed piece on Mike Dailey's website,
   and
   he mentions using a brake bleeder kit.  He made it sound pretty
   straight
   forward, and didn't seem to involve the tedious
   open-down-close-up-repeat 10
   times with someone else in the driver's seat.  Has anyone else tried
   one of
   these kits?  There are a number of them on Summit Racing, anywhere from
   $75-$150.

   I've tried the Speed Bleeders before, didn't seem to work as
   advertised.

   Thanks

   Mike Thomas
   Pres., Panteras Northwest
   206-795-3302
   Yellow '74 #6328
   [4]www.panterasnorthwest.com <[5]http://www.panterasnorthwest.com/>

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   board of directors (below), then take some time to explore our site
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