I am puttinr a new master cyl on a 1970 beetle how do i bleed the master cyl.
Mastercylinder
Jul 06, 2004
2 Replies
You can get a pressure bleeder or make something to pressurize the reservoir. A cheapo alternative is just to leave *all* the fittings on the M/C loose. That will let the air escape and after a few minutes you'll see dribbles of fluid. Tighten the fittings and then bleed from the wheels.
NOTE: with the dual M/C, it's usually impossible to simply bleed from the wheel cyls without doing *something* (like above) to get the air out of the M/C.
Speedy Jim
formatting link
First you install the MC. Do it dry. It's a lot easier that way and it works just as well.
Once everything is in place, just bleed the whole system in the normal fashion. Bleed each of the wheels. I usually do 2 rounds around the car. Once to get the majority of the air out, and a second time to catch the stragglers.
------------------------------------------------ Jim Adney snipped-for-privacy@vwtype3.org Madison, WI 53711 USA
-----------------------------------------------
Join the Discussion
Have something to add? Share your thoughts — no account required.
Didn't find your answer?
Ask the community — no account required