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sidsmith
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brake cylinder

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hi moggymen, I have to change my rear brake cylinder as it appears to be stuck, I take it I have to bleed the braking system once i have finished.
therefore can anyone tell me if those brake bleeding contraptions are helpful or should i just get another pair of hands to help me, or importantly is there an easier way of doing it.
cheers Mungo '56 splitty
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Post by les »

Those brake bleeding contraptions are helpful, if you're meaning ezibleed.
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Post by moggyminor16 »

dont think that they do any tops to fit the easy bleed thing if i am wrong some tell me and let me know were to get them
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Post by alex_holden »

It's not too hard to modify an existing master cylinder filler cap to fit the Eezibleed, but it took me a while to track down a replacement cap.
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Post by 8009STEVE »

My easibleed system will work on any vehicle. It is my 10 year old grandson called Charlie. :roll:
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Post by Kevin »

I have to change my rear brake cylinder as it appears to be stuck,
Its always best to replace both sides at the same time.
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Post by RogerRust »

We had a thread about this a few months ago I think its worth reading it.

http://www.morrisminoroc.co.uk/index.ph ... c&start=15
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Post by bmcecosse »

I just stick a bit of plastic pipe on the nipple - run it down into a jar with a little fluid in - open the nipple, top up the master cylinder - and sit back with a mug of coffee. Sometimes it needs a first pump to get it going - then gravity takes over. Just keep the master cylinder topped up - and don't drift off to sleep!
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Post by wanderinstar »

That's what I do Roy only I have about 6ft of tube. If i am bleeding front I loop tube over wing mirror and when doing back I lift boot lid and feed it behind hinge. That way with about 2ft going uphill first you can see any air bubbles. Pump a few times then syphon takes over.
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Post by bmcecosse »

Good idea to watch the little bubbles- - may help to keep you awake!
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