We had a nice break in the weather today, so I decided to bleed the brakes since the prior owner replaced the differential, brake calipers, brake pads and brake lines but never bled the brakes. Obviously I haven't been driving the car
It is absolutely amazing how brakes work better when the brake lines aren't filled with air. I'm now one step closer to being able to drive the car. The next project is to replace the fuel injection pump mount bushings, replace the fuel filter, do a full tune-up and get it emissions tested. So close, but so far away............
bleeding brakes
- spidernut
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bleeding brakes
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- 124JOE
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Re: bleeding brakes
it sounds like another fun day on the list
best of luck to you on the test
best of luck to you on the test
when you do everything correct people arent sure youve done anything at all (futurama)
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Re: bleeding brakes
[quote="spidernut"] The next project is to replace the fuel injection pump mount bushings, replace the fuel filter, do a full tune-up and get it emissions tested. [quote]
Not a bad idea to have a good length of new 9mm fuel hose handy. Even if that isn't part of your plan many an owner has found themselves down while waiting for the proper 9mm replacement hose to arrive after the existing hose fell apart in their hands while replacing a fuel pump or filter. I don't think you can buy the proper size line at your average parts store so you I bought "too much" from one of the usual vendors and keep it on hand.
Not a bad idea to have a good length of new 9mm fuel hose handy. Even if that isn't part of your plan many an owner has found themselves down while waiting for the proper 9mm replacement hose to arrive after the existing hose fell apart in their hands while replacing a fuel pump or filter. I don't think you can buy the proper size line at your average parts store so you I bought "too much" from one of the usual vendors and keep it on hand.
Jeff Klein, Aiken, SC
1980 FI Spider, Veridian with Tan (sold about a year ago), in the market for another project
1989 Spider, sold
2008 Mercedes SL65
2008 S600 Mercedes V12
1980 FI Spider, Veridian with Tan (sold about a year ago), in the market for another project
1989 Spider, sold
2008 Mercedes SL65
2008 S600 Mercedes V12