From: Dr. Bob [dr.bobf@worldnet.att.net]
Sent: Monday, March 20, 2000 1:36 PM
To: 928
Subject: [928] Brake Bleeder

I see a lot of brake bleed notes in the last few days.  Based on input from
several listmembers here and at the old Porschefans list, I made a simple
yet effective brake fluid flush gismo using stuff off the Home Depot
shelves, and a spare brake fluid reservoir cap.

There's a complete write-up with pictures at:

<http://www.glue.umd.edu/~singletn/web/pages/brakebleeder.html>

I also support Explorer owners, so it is posted in one of the Explorer
owner's websites;  Don't be discouraged by that... 



If you happen to be in the southern California area, Anaheim, Long Beach,
to Arcadia, Pasadena, Glendale, you are welcome to use the one I have.


For those folks who have not thought about it lately, the factory
recommends no more than two year intervals between brake fluid changes.  In
that time, the fluid gathers enough moisture to risk corrosion of metal
components like cylinders, calipers, and brake lines.  Manual trans cars
will enjoy having the clucth circuits flushed regularly too, cutting down
the risk of having a footwell full of fluid when the rusty clutch master
cylinder finally starts to leak out the back. (back is toward the back of
the car...)


Anyway, armed with the instructions and parts list, plus maybe USD$25 in
room on your credit card,  you can eliminate a lot of hydraulic excitement
down the road.



Oh--- your brakes will work a lot better too!



dr bob