RE: SER1 Advise on brake bleeding a 1952 80 inch land Rover needed.

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Coen,

We have had this query before - you need a way of pressurising the brake
reservoir to push fluid into the first part of the system - old reservoir
cap with bicycle valve is good - there are kits with more complex systems
available too.

Nick. 

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Subject: SER1 Advise on brake bleeding a 1952 80 inch land Rover needed.


Advise on brake bleeding a 1952 80 inch land Rover needed.

Last week I did replace the master brake-cylinder and a few brake pipes. 
Now I need to bleed the brakes.
So I have two questions:

1 What is the proper order to bleed the brakes?
- With what wheel should I start, what is the following one etc.?
2 I did try to bleed the brakes, but with the suction - bleeding device 
(is there a proper name for it?), I was not able to suck some brake 
fluid through the brake system.
I had enough brake fluid in the reservoir. All the piping is plumed as 
it should (I suppose).
I did try to suck the fluid with and without the brake peddle depressed.

You advise is highly welcome!

Coen Caminada
Zoetermeer
The netherlands


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