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Vacuum bleeding...

#1 Post by fatboy » Wed Feb 13, 2013 8:12 pm

Im about to replenish the brake and clutch fluid on the Falc using a vacuum pump/ bleeder and my question is.............
Do I need to fix the levers in the operational position to ensure the ports are open?
This little beaut should pull it all through from an 'open' bleed nipple.
have used pressure bleeders in the past,some systems need the lever in the operating position,some dont.
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#2 Post by Willopotomas » Wed Feb 13, 2013 8:53 pm

Try both. If no fluid when closed, try opening. It's only air and can be re-bled if things go wrong. Very unlikely you'll do any damage. I use a 100mm syringe to pull fluid though. I find it works better as the trapped air is quick to move under vacuum. :smt002
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#3 Post by fatboy » Thu Feb 14, 2013 7:43 pm

Doh !
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