<VV> Bleeders

[Frank DuVal]

Smitty, Andy was refering to sealing the threads while the bleedeer is 
open for using the vacuum pump. I have had some bleeders leak a great 
deal with the vacuum pump. Teflon tape does a good job without harming 
rubber parts.

I do agree with you that grease should not be used if it can get mixed 
with the brake fluid. Grease will rot the rubber parts.  I use antiseize 
on the threads myself, but keep it away from the sealing area. Not a 
recomendation, just what works for me.

Frank DuVal

Smitty Smith wrote:

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>From: "Andy Clark" 
>I've mentioned this before, but for those who haven't seen it: grease the
>bleeder screw threads lightly to stop them leaking air when you use the
>vacuum pump. Now, when the system is completely bled, you won't get any
>deceptive bubbles.
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>  Smitty says:  Hate to burst your bubble Andy.  Ho Ho I crack me up.  But the threads of the bleeder have nothing to do with sealing.  It is the cone shaped end on the bleeder pressing on the seat in the cylinder that does the sealing.  Another point: any grease at all that gets adrift in a brake system has the potential of damaging cups.
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