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Old 04-30-2011, 05:11 AM
eaetaylor eaetaylor is offline
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Default Bleeding Brake Lines
Okay, I watched the video on bleeding the break lines on my Ranger, but I'm wondering what size vinyl tubing to get in order to do that? Any suggestions?
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Old 04-30-2011, 05:15 AM
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Default Re: Bleeding Brake Lines
one that fits tightly over the bleeder valve. or, if you have two people, you don't even need a piece of tubing. one person pumps and holds the brake, while the other opens the valve, lets the air out, then closes the valve. repeat until the air is out.
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Old 04-30-2011, 05:15 AM
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are you bleeding them by yourself?
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Old 04-30-2011, 05:16 AM
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No, I have help. I'm just trying to avoid "wearing" brake fluid!
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Old 04-30-2011, 05:18 AM
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then just get any like rubber or plastic that will fit snug i have used 1/4 inch lawn mower gas line befor but that was for a makeshift self bleeder
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Old 04-30-2011, 05:20 AM
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Okay guys!

Thanks for the quick replies!
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Old 04-30-2011, 05:38 AM
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you shouldn't "wear" the brake fluid with two people without a hose, unless you are trying to do it with the wheels on.
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