Brake Fluid

[beenthere]

standard vacuum bleeders work great..and not expensive

[dieselclacker]

I'm retired, gravity bleed works just fine for me. .

[kycondor]

Originally Posted by MoCoTom

I bought a power bleeder 10 years ago and would never be without one again. Makes a crappy job very easy and quick

What kind did you get?

[vettenuts]

Originally Posted by harleyjt

X2
jt

I am wondering now that I have a cell phone borescope, if I can bleed the rear outers without removing the wheels by aiming the camera at the bleeder so I can see what I am doing. I can certainly reach in and feel it. Loosen it up, lightly snug, put on the hose then loosen to bleed. I can actually get the fronts through the holes in the wheel if lined up correctly.

[MoCoTom]

Originally Posted by kycondor

What kind did you get?

It's a motive products. Just put fluid in the pressure bleeder tank and pump it up to 15 lb. Go to the bleeder and open until you get clean fluid. It keeps the brake reservoir full with fluid so no need to constantly check the level. It costs $44 at Sumitt Racing and I buy the specific cap fitting for the reservior I'm working with ( it can be a hassle getting the universal caps to seal well)

[vettenuts]

Originally Posted by MoCoTom

It's a motive products. Just put fluid in the pressure bleeder tank and pump it up to 15 lb. Go to the bleeder and open until you get clean fluid. It keeps the brake reservoir full with fluid so no need to constantly check the level. It costs $44 at Sumitt Racing and I buy the specific cap fitting for the reservior I'm working with ( it can be a hassle getting the universal caps to seal well)

I have the Motive as well, works very well and eliminates any worrys about running the reservoir dry so you don't need to keep crawling out from under the vehicle.

[tmw188]

Brake bleeding completed today. A six point 7/16 1/4" drive socket and a 7/16 combination wrench came in handy along with a 1/4 clear tubing about 36" long.

[harleyjt]

Originally Posted by tmw188

Brake bleeding completed today. A six point 7/16 1/4" drive socket and a 7/16 combination wrench came in handy along with a 1/4 clear tubing about 36" long.

What Workhorse chassis to you have?
jt

[BACKDRAFT161]

Never use any open containers. They will absorb moisture just sitting. Always use a new unopened container when changing the fluid.

[tmw188]

Originally Posted by harleyjt

What Workhorse chassis to you have?

jt

W24

[harleyjt]

Originally Posted by tmw188

W24

Were you able to do it without removing the wheels?
jt

[tmw188]

Yes NP. The bleeders are on top of caliper. Used a 1/4" ID clear tubing 36" long into a liter soda bottle with loose fitting hole drilled in cap. Buy yourself 3qts.

[harleyjt]

Originally Posted by tmw188

Yes NP. The bleeders are on top of caliper. Used a 1/4" ID clear tubing 36" long into a liter soda bottle with loose fitting hole drilled in cap. Buy yourself 3qts.

Very interesting. So you were able to bleed both bleeders on each caliper - the inner and the outer one? W24 calipers have 2 bleeders each - one on the inboard side and one on the outboard side.

I read postings here earlier that stated that the W24 chassis required removal of the wheels to gain access to the outer bleeders. I'll have to take a closer look at mine. Out of curiousity do you have steel or aluminum wheels? Not sure if that would make any difference or not.
jt

[tmw188]

Well I guess I didn't know about the outer ones. Well I guess it's back underneath again. Damn!