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Tim Mackey

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Since: Oct 13, 2003
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(Msg. 1) Posted: Tue Oct 21, 2003 1:29 pm
Post subject: bleeding brakes!
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Is it possible / practical to just clamp the flexible lines near the caliper
when removing the calipers for servicing? (I am changing the disks, and
servicing the callipers at same time) I don't really want to mess about
bleeding the system afterwards. The lines are metal braided affairs, and
could I use a screwclamp? TY



PS.. TY to all who responded to my post re: electric fuel pump / evaporating
fuel J

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Richie Rich

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(Msg. 2) Posted: Tue Oct 21, 2003 1:29 pm
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Not a good idea.

The lines have a rigid inner hose that will kink or crush when you clamp it.

Rich
"Tim Mackey" <timmackey.TakeThisOut@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:bn38rm$7k3$1@sparta.btinternet.com...
 > Is it possible / practical to just clamp the flexible lines near the
caliper
 > when removing the calipers for servicing? (I am changing the disks, and
 > servicing the callipers at same time) I don't really want to mess about
 > bleeding the system afterwards. The lines are metal braided affairs, and
 > could I use a screwclamp? TY
 >
 >
 >
 > PS.. TY to all who responded to my post re: electric fuel pump /
evaporating
 > fuel J
 >
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jjs

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Since: Oct 21, 2003
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Tue Oct 21, 2003 1:29 pm
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In article <bn38rm$7k3$1@sparta.btinternet.com>, "Tim Mackey"
<timmackey.RemoveThis@hotmail.com> wrote:

 > Is it possible / practical to just clamp the flexible lines near the caliper
 > when removing the calipers for servicing? (I am changing the disks, and
 > servicing the callipers at same time) I don't really want to mess about
 > bleeding the system afterwards. The lines are metal braided affairs, and
 > could I use a screwclamp? TY

You will likely ruin the line if you clamp it. Tough it out and bleed the
brakes. If you can rent or borrow (or buy) a power bleeder, you can bleed
the whole system very easily and quickly. It's the only way to go.<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ -->
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Wolfgang3

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(Msg. 4) Posted: Tue Oct 21, 2003 1:29 pm
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I would not clap a brake hose - especially the costly SS
covered ones. You can get a 1 man brake bleeding kit from
Advance Auto for $10-15. You probably want to exchange all
the old moisture ruined brake fluid anyhow.
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Priveye

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Since: Oct 21, 2003
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Tue Oct 21, 2003 1:29 pm
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I've made plugs for the lines so I can plug them if I have to disconnect
them. Worked for me. I just take a fitting with a piece of line and make
some good crimps in them. Check with an air hose or blow through it.

http://www.priveye.com/cobra.htm

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Riteous Right Reve

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(Msg. 6) Posted: Tue Oct 21, 2003 9:09 pm
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Clamping the lines is not recommended. A short piece of plastic tubing
stuck on the bleeder valve with the other end in a can of brake fluid
makes bleeding easy to do by yourself.
On Tue, 21 Oct 2003 12:29:43 +0000 (UTC), "Tim Mackey"
<timmackey DeleteThis @hotmail.com> wrote:

 >Is it possible / practical to just clamp the flexible lines near the caliper
 >when removing the calipers for servicing? (I am changing the disks, and
 >servicing the callipers at same time) I don't really want to mess about
 >bleeding the system afterwards. The lines are metal braided affairs, and
 >could I use a screwclamp? TY
 >
 >
 >
 >PS.. TY to all who responded to my post re: electric fuel pump / evaporating
 >fuel J
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Tim Mackey

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(Msg. 7) Posted: Wed Oct 22, 2003 10:34 am
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TY for the advice
"Tim Mackey" <timmackey DeleteThis @hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:bn38rm$7k3$1@sparta.btinternet.com...
 > Is it possible / practical to just clamp the flexible lines near the
caliper
 > when removing the calipers for servicing? (I am changing the disks, and
 > servicing the callipers at same time) I don't really want to mess about
 > bleeding the system afterwards. The lines are metal braided affairs, and
 > could I use a screwclamp? TY
 >
 >
 >
 > PS.. TY to all who responded to my post re: electric fuel pump /
evaporating
 > fuel J
 >
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Joe Gliebe

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Since: Jul 15, 2003
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(Msg. 8) Posted: Wed Oct 22, 2003 7:26 pm
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Try using good old fashioned wooden golf tees!!! This should minimize the
bleeding necessary

Joe
"Tim Mackey" <timmackey RemoveThis @hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:bn38rm$7k3$1@sparta.btinternet.com...
 > Is it possible / practical to just clamp the flexible lines near the
caliper
 > when removing the calipers for servicing? (I am changing the disks, and
 > servicing the callipers at same time) I don't really want to mess about
 > bleeding the system afterwards. The lines are metal braided affairs, and
 > could I use a screwclamp? TY
 >
 >
 >
 > PS.. TY to all who responded to my post re: electric fuel pump /
evaporating
 > fuel J
 >
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Gio

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Since: Dec 29, 2003
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(Msg. 9) Posted: Mon Oct 27, 2003 9:55 pm
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One way to stop fluid leaking when removing hoses without attempting to
clamp SS braided / ptfe inner hoses is to seal the top of the master
cylinder reservoir with cling film type material and a rubber band. The
idea being is:- If the air cannot get in then the fluid will not leak out
(too much)

Joe Gliebe <jcarrer1.TakeThisOut@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
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 > Try using good old fashioned wooden golf tees!!! This should minimize the
 > bleeding necessary
 >
 > Joe
 > "Tim Mackey" <timmackey.TakeThisOut@hotmail.com> wrote in message
 > news:bn38rm$7k3$1@sparta.btinternet.com...
  > > Is it possible / practical to just clamp the flexible lines near the
 > caliper
  > > when removing the calipers for servicing? (I am changing the disks, and
  > > servicing the callipers at same time) I don't really want to mess about
  > > bleeding the system afterwards. The lines are metal braided affairs, and
  > > could I use a screwclamp? TY





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