Brake Bleeder

[LStevens]

Anyone have or use the Brake Bleeder from IAP? http://www.international-auto.com/tools ... leeder.cfm

I'm assuming you just fill the tank with fluid, attach the connector to one of the brake reservoirs, pressurize the tank using the hand pump and proceed to bleed (open) the valves for the particular reservoir until only fluid and no air is bled out.

I read a post from denise about supporting the rear axle? or is that referring to something else?

[narfire]

Yes,when bleeding the rear brakes support/jack the car up on the axle. I've found if you have a floor jack, the car is fairly well balanced at the diff. Then lower the axle onto jack stands. I've used the "Motive bleeder" with varying degrees of success. I found the cap did not fit all that well but did manage to pressure the system long enough to get the juice flowing at the bleed screws. I was told to start at the wheel farthest from the master cylinder (pass rear ) I used the bleeder for pressure only,I filled the brake resevoir and kept a close eye on it as you have to start again if you let it get down and air gets in the system.
Good luck.
Chris

[leftfield6]

I have a Motive power bleeder and have used it to great success on my VW Vanagon. It looks like the same size cap fits the Spider. I need to bleed brakes today, so I'll let you know how it goes.

[wikkid]

Yes, learned this the hard way - you must support the axle if the weight is off the wheels, because of the brake compensator system - brake will not bleed if that wheel is in the air, axle unsupported...
-Chris

[LStevens]

Thanks for the confirmation