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Old 03-03-08, 08:47 PM   #122 (permalink)
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Re: Mark Reid RCR-40 Build

I bleed the brakes and clutch today.

I found this set up on the Internet almost 10 years ago. You attach the air hose to a tire valve stem:



Fill the master cylinder and bleeder tank half full of clean fluid, select the correct adapter for your master cylinder (mine are Wilwood and the kit includes one that screws right on), and clip the quick disconnect fitting to the fitting on top of the adapter (now temporary cap):



Then adjust the regulator (you can see it on the black hose from the tire) to 10 to 15 lbs.



Then open the bleeder until no more bubbles come out and you are done. I just finished bleeding my clutch and both master cylinders by myself in under an hour and the pedals are nice and firm. Well, that didn't include the 1/2 hour I spent chasing a leak only to find that I used an IF fitting in the clutch where a -3 AN was required!
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