Re: Bleeding brakes:why more pedal travel?[200/84]

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Re: Bleeding brakes:why more pedal travel?[200/84] posted by Paul D. on
Tuesday, 15 September 1998, at 1:15 a.m.

If,

Just did this. Take David's advice, and shy away from the vac device. I used the now-famous EZ Bleed, which uses pressure from a spare car tire. Search back on the brickboard for the URL listing for the vendor.

Get the manual if you're doing brakes at home. Cheaper than CAT scans after a crash. The Haynes has the correct DIY bleed sequence ($20). I think the Bentley and Volvo service manuals have the sequence for bleeding from the caliper back to the reservoir (makes more sense, really, bubbles rise).

You do have a bubble; maybe in the rear brake. Good luck......... --
Paul D. '90 240DL 120k

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