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LEONARD
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brake bleeding

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What is the procedure for bleeding brakes on my Savoy,like wheel to start and so on.
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Faulkner
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Re: brake bleeding

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Leonard,

Furthest cylinder first - that would be passenger rear, driver rear, passenger front, driver front. Oh yeah, don't do 'em all at the same time :lol:

Keep an eye on the fluid level in the master cylinder - as long as you don't let air in from here, you'll be OK. Best to have a helper and to hand-tighten the valve before they let up on the pedal, but if not, a bleeder kit with a one-way valve.

I am sure Doc '59 will have additional advice, prolly better advice.

Dan
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Re: brake bleeding

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Leonard, I found backing the brake adjustment off fully helps, leaving no room to trap air in the cylinders, the front cylinders are angled and tend to trap air. This trick helps a lot. Also slow pedal actuation avoids making foam or trapping air. Readjust your brakes after you are done bleeding them.
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Re: brake bleeding

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Thanks guys
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