It's been a full day today. I got started about 10, and finished at 5. I did take a break for lunch though............
Note that bleeding brakes is very time consuming. First I lifted the tool box out to access the axle filler plug, and using an adjustable spanner, removed it. Always remove the filler before the drain plug, just in case the drain plug sticks.
Next the drain plug was removed, and the oil caught in an ice cream container. There are more details on this job in my first service post last June. The axle drain plug is 15mm. and a ring spanner does the job.
I bled the rear brakes next, but jumping ahead, here's the way to refill the axle easily. Use a flexible tube on the funnel.
Next I used Uncle Phil's special tool. It really is great. No hammer is required.
Now it was time to remove the master cylinder cap and store it safely out of the way. Note that the brake fluid is a deep colour.
Then using the fluid transfer tool I emptied the master cylinder.
You can see here how clean the new fluid is.
I pushed the boat out and used this - Dot5.1 top spec. Sourced from Demon Tweeks.
It only took half a litre to do the whole job. Amazing.
I used a small lid to transfer the new fluid into the master cylinder.
More to follow.......>>>>
