[DadsToy]

schade,Nov 30 2005, 04:35 AM Wrote:

DadsToy,Nov 29 2005, 09:07 AM Wrote:

schade,Nov 29 2005, 05:45 AM Wrote:there really is no need for speed bleeders on our cars ... just open up the bleeder and let it gravity bleed ... leave it open for 5-10 mins thenmove to the next wheel

simple process
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If you don't pump the fluid through quickly, though, air can be left in the calipers and lines. Bubbles stay in the highest areas and the fluid flows around.
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with the master cylinder being the highest point in the system it automatically forces the fluid through the lines .. leaving no air bubbles ... unless ofcourse you for some reason put a serious of loops in one of your lines .. that's the only spot you MIGHT get air
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It's not a straight line from the master cylinder to the bleed nipple - there are lots of high spots to collect air/gas. I've bled lots of brakes and gas bubbles are always in the lines after a year or so of use, even if you've never let your master cylinder run dry.

Try your was of just letting the fluid flow out the bleed nipple via gravity, and then put a clear plastic line on the nipple and then, with the two person approach, pump the fluid through quickly. ;)

My quess is you'll be suprised how much air remained in the lines.