mike ashurst Posted October 13, 2000 Share Posted October 13, 2000 This might seem a stupid question, but I'm a Caterham novice and I need help. I have a 1.6 K SS dedion. I have to disconnect my front calipers this weekend to fit new wing stays. When I re-connect and have to bleed the brakes, the Caterham book talks about an easybleed tool, and mentions pressurising the system etc. All seems very complicated, but I have come across things like this with other cars. Is it all necessary and does anyone have any tips. Thanks Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Wong1697456877 Posted October 13, 2000 Share Posted October 13, 2000 You can do it the traditional way with someone pumping the brake pedal, or by using an easybleed kit to presurise the system. I've never tried one of these but it looks simple enough. Alex Wong www.alexwong.net _________ / / ___ _/______ /_ ___ / (_) (_)/ /`-'/o/ _______ o/`-'/ / /// ( VDU7X ) \/ / /___/--_________/--/___/ Edited by - Alex Wong on 13 Oct 2000 19:47:45 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Day Posted October 13, 2000 Share Posted October 13, 2000 I've used the easybleed & it works well if you're single handed or you can't find anybody daft enough to pump the pedal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike ashurst Posted October 13, 2000 Author Share Posted October 13, 2000 Thanks guys, I'll drag someone in to give me a hand. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Behling Posted October 14, 2000 Share Posted October 14, 2000 try the easybleed system where there is a bottle that is connected to you spare wheel. the system is then pressurised and you simply bleed each nipple until no air is visible. available in halfords mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre Gillet Posted October 14, 2000 Share Posted October 14, 2000 Agree. Easybleed is one of the best value I ever had for 190 FF! I use a compressor, but do not go above a pressure of 2 bars because the seals of the feeding bottle may leak. Pierre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Soanes Posted October 14, 2000 Share Posted October 14, 2000 Pierre, is right watch the pressure, a friend of mine tried the easybleed at 30 psi and covered his X19 with brake fluid! shamewink.gif If used correctly they work finesmile.gif Shaun Soanes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Rexia Posted October 15, 2000 Share Posted October 15, 2000 I've done it lots of times - just sit in the car with a glass of wine and a book and obey instructions "down" "up", "down" "up" lots of times at and "hold it there" - easy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Russell Posted October 15, 2000 Share Posted October 15, 2000 Yes Anna, but the subject for discussion was bleeding brakes, not other in car entertainment!! Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Rexia Posted October 15, 2000 Share Posted October 15, 2000 Excuse ME - I AM the assistant brake bleeder in our relationship! You've just got a mucky mind!!!!!!! tongue.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petrolhead Posted October 16, 2000 Share Posted October 16, 2000 I'm not 100% sure but do you have to disconnect the flexi from the caliper or can you just unbolt it and rest it on something while undertaking the removal of the wing bracket. If this is so you will not have to bleed brakes at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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