Pressure Brake Bleeder
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Pressure Brake Bleeder
Has anyone successfully used a pressure bleeder on their M37? If so, which one?
Re: Pressure Brake Bleeder
Due to the location of the master cylinder I use an air operated suction bleeder. This attaches at the bleeder valve.
1952 M37 - Mods = Locking hubs, battery switch, 2 bank charger, PB, PS, Pertronix SSI, Elect fuel pump w/filter&pressure switch, bikini top, tool box liners, 24v & 12v fused circuits.
Planned: Seatbelts
Planned: Seatbelts

Re: Pressure Brake Bleeder
Yep, I use the Motive power bleeder and fabbed up a master cylinder cap for an adapter-works great! Sure beats the ol' "pump 'em up and hold the pedal" two-man dance. Here's an old thread search on it:
https://www.g741.org/PHPBB/viewtopic.ph ... +up#p57838
Gary
https://www.g741.org/PHPBB/viewtopic.ph ... +up#p57838
Gary
Cal_Gary
1954 M37 W/W
MVPA Correspondent #28500
G741.org Forum member since 2004
1954 M37 W/W
MVPA Correspondent #28500
G741.org Forum member since 2004
Re: Pressure Brake Bleeder
Thanks, I had heard from the car guys that the suction bleeders didn't work well. Seems like wheel cylinder replacement is a frequent thing (well, every 5 years or so, probably not driving it enough) and it's getting harder to get someone to pump the pedal while I dive under and play with the brake fluid.
Re: Pressure Brake Bleeder
I use a suction bleeder. It works great. Just don't wind the bleeder open or it will suck air at the threads. The slightest bit cracked open is sufficient. RR, LR, RF, LF.
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