Bleeding 1967 Brakes

[Donald O.]

What exactly is the correct procedure?

I have for the last 30 years just used the buddy in the car; pump - hold - ok release, and repeat as needed at each caliper (or drum) starting at the right rear, left rear, right front, and left front using only the outer bleeder screws. I don't have the pressure beeder or the vacuum bleeder and don't plan on getting one.

Don

[John H.]

Re: Bleeding 1967 Brakes

Don -

That will work fine, but you should also do the inner bleeders on the rear; air can be trapped in the interconnecting passage between the inner and outer halves, and in the inboard caliper bores if you only use the outboard bleeders.

[Donald O.]

Re: Bleeding 1967 Brakes

So I should do the inners and THEN the outers? or vice versa?

Don

PS
Missed you at Bloomington this year John, hopefully next year or at Carlisle this Aug.

[John H.]

Re: Bleeding 1967 Brakes

Don -

I do the inners first - works for me.

[Donald O.]

Thanks John ! *NM*

[Rob A.]

Re: Bleeding 1967 Brakes

Don,

I just gravity bled my '66 system. Although time consuming, it eliminates the possibility of allowing any air into the system with miss-timed brake pedal release, as well as running the master cylinder dry. You can get an inexpensive bleeder system that comes with a plastic bottle and tube. The bottle has a magnet attached to the top which you can put on the rotor while gravity bleeding. It works well, and after filling the bottle the first time, you'll know how long it takes and don't have to baby sit it.

[Mike Swanson]

Re: Bleeding 1967 Brakes

Don,

Just did mine this past weekend after replacement of all calipers, lines, hoses etc. I used a Motive Power Bleeder that I purchased a few months ago. Probably the best $70 I've ever spent on a speciality tool. It was unbelievably easy, fast, and a one man operation. It literally took me 10 minutes do do all four.

I just packed it back up in the box after cleaning it out with denatured alcohol. I don't plan on using it for a while so I will gladly send it to you so you can use it. Any other NCRS member is welcome as well. It's one of those tools that you don't get a whole lot of use out of but it sure is nice to have when you need it.

Just let me know.

Mike
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[Donald O.]

Re: Bleeding 1967 Brakes

Mike,

Thanks for the VERY generous offer, but I will pass. I just don't like to borrow tools. I always have bad luck with them and end up buying a new replacement, if you know what I mean.
Helping turn a wrench for fellow Vette nut I will always offer and accept similar offers from like minded nuts.
My wife over the past 30 years has been a pretty good about being my bleeder buddy.
But thnks again for the VERY KIND OFFER!

Don

[Chris H.]

Re: Bleeding 1967 Brakes--62???

Mike, would your setup work on the C1 system which uses a screw in cap? I would buy/borrow one but am not sure if the system would work.

Chris