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02-03-2010, 11:07 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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bleed valve
I was just looking at my bleet valve on my brakes. I just want to verify what the correct process is to open the valve in order to pump brake fluid up into them.
The valve seems to have two pieces, an outer piece that threads into the brake caliper, and an inner piece that threads into the outer piece (see photo below). The inner piece has a small hole in the middle. I'm guessing that loosening the inner piece opens the valve, allowing fluid to pass through the small hole? Is this correct?
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02-03-2010, 11:27 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Cape Coral, Florida
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brake bleed
You got it right. 1/4" wrech to open/close the valve.
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09-16-2010, 04:24 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Windsor, Ca
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Bleed Screw
How far do you open the bleed screw? If you open it up fully will it fall out or will it hit a stop, thus preventing any air leaks during the bleeding process?
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Mike Shook, RV-9A, Dynon HDX,
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09-16-2010, 04:44 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
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You only need to open it about 1/4 turn.
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Mel Asberry, DAR since the last century.
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09-17-2010, 05:27 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Louisville, Ga
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Yes, it will fall out.
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Originally Posted by mfshook62
How far do you open the bleed screw? If you open it up fully will it fall out or will it hit a stop, thus preventing any air leaks during the bleeding process?
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...if you want to see how the bleed valve works, just take one out or look at one at the auto parts store...it's the simplest device on your car/airplane,
Best,
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