My favorite brake bleeding tool is the hand vacuum pump with adapters to fit the bleed valve. Pump brake fluid through the brake system and capture in the small vacuum cup. Repeat flushing until the fluid comes out clean. Be sure to keep the brake fluid tank filled as you suck it down.
The vacuum tool has other uses for leak testing and sampling other fluids.
volvolugnut
Replacing brake hoses?
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volvolugnut
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Re: Replacing brake hoses?
The Fleet:
Volvo: 2001 V70 T5, 1986 244DL, 1983 245DL, 1975 245DL, 1959 PV544, multiple Volvo parts cars.
Mercedes: 2001 E320, 1973 280, 1974 280C, 1989 300E, 1988 300TE, 1979 300TD, parts cars.
2009 Smart Passion
Ford: 1977 F350, 1964 F150 (2), 1938 Tudor Sedan
Farmall tractors: 1956 400 Diesel, 1946 A
And others.
Volvo: 2001 V70 T5, 1986 244DL, 1983 245DL, 1975 245DL, 1959 PV544, multiple Volvo parts cars.
Mercedes: 2001 E320, 1973 280, 1974 280C, 1989 300E, 1988 300TE, 1979 300TD, parts cars.
2009 Smart Passion
Ford: 1977 F350, 1964 F150 (2), 1938 Tudor Sedan
Farmall tractors: 1956 400 Diesel, 1946 A
And others.
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Mr. Detail
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BlackBart, yes I do have a NAPA store nearby. Will check that out.
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jonesg
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you guys might like to try a fluid tester, similar to moisture meters used in boats to check for moisture in transoms.
I just ordered this one.
volvos aren't as susceptible to moisture as typical American cars , they use ni-cop line which doesn't rot out from the inside and resists external rust far better than steel lines. Brake fluid can still test good at over a decade old.
I just ordered this one.
volvos aren't as susceptible to moisture as typical American cars , they use ni-cop line which doesn't rot out from the inside and resists external rust far better than steel lines. Brake fluid can still test good at over a decade old.
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