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T-Series brake & clutch fluid

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StevenA

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A few months back someone asked about filling brake and clutch reservours etc. There were several methods in answers that cropped up. I am rebuilding both systems at the master cylinders on my 79B. When filling a completely empty system into brake or clutch; my only method is to pump the pedal a few thousand times. What are other methods of getting fresh fluid into an air filled system? Without the thousand pump method.
 
Hi, Try filling the resevuor and, one at a time, with a clear palastic tube going to a jar,from the bleed nipple, let the fluid slowly flow by gravity, until clear. After all 4 wheels are done, bleed in the usual, two person manner. Bs take a long time to clear out air and get a firm pedal.
 
Do it backwards. Pump fluid in from nipple on slave cylinder on clutch using pump style oil can with piece of plastic tubing. Open nipple with wrench and pump then close nipple with pump handle compressed. Works a champ...5 minutes...even with silicone fluid. Might even work with brakes...don't know why not. Something about the fluid going up through the system along with any bubbles.
 
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