DIY pressure bleeder.....a totally stolen idea : )
AudiWorld Super User
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 6,416
Likes: 1
From: Providence RI
do you use tape to hold the valve open while bleeding? or will it lock open?
if it's closed during bleeding, you'll lose pressure pretty quick.
a power bleeder is one of my favorite tools. after borrowing kday's a couple times, i finally bought my own.
a power bleeder is one of my favorite tools. after borrowing kday's a couple times, i finally bought my own.
AudiWorld Senior Member
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 1,173
Likes: 6
Chris, great pictoral. Personally, I prefer 10psi of air pressure instead of fluid. Less mess.
Of course there are drawbacks to this:
Moisture in the air.
Bleeding too much fluid will empty the reservoir and then you'll be pushing air through your lines...
But, to me, it's worth it. Less mess, no messy brake fluid spills, and it's very quick to set up.
My thoughts on this are: "If you're not on top of your game, maybe someone else should be working on your car."
Moisture in the air.
Bleeding too much fluid will empty the reservoir and then you'll be pushing air through your lines...
But, to me, it's worth it. Less mess, no messy brake fluid spills, and it's very quick to set up.
My thoughts on this are: "If you're not on top of your game, maybe someone else should be working on your car."
Thread Starter
AudiWorld Senior Member
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 1,486
Likes: 0
From: Norfolk, VA
Thanks! HA! "If you're not on top of your game, maybe someone else should be working on your car."
I like that.
Yeah I think I will do that with the clutch since it's not that much fluid. But if I were to do the whole hydraulic system, I think I would use hydraulic pressure and maybe finish off with air pressure. That is partially why I left the valve in there. You can just stop pressure and finish flushing the system. If you need more just open it up for a second. I am excited to try it on Friday. I'll take more pictures of the job.
I was thinking tonight that the pump could also be used to pressurize the cooling system to find leaks. I remember seeing that in the shop manual. I have a spare coolant cap that I am going to throw a nipple on to.
Yeah I think I will do that with the clutch since it's not that much fluid. But if I were to do the whole hydraulic system, I think I would use hydraulic pressure and maybe finish off with air pressure. That is partially why I left the valve in there. You can just stop pressure and finish flushing the system. If you need more just open it up for a second. I am excited to try it on Friday. I'll take more pictures of the job.
I was thinking tonight that the pump could also be used to pressurize the cooling system to find leaks. I remember seeing that in the shop manual. I have a spare coolant cap that I am going to throw a nipple on to.
AudiWorld Stories
Bringing Audi to Life for Audi Fans
Top 10 Most Expensive Audis Ever Sold on Bring-A-Trailer
Brett Foote
10 Audi Features & Options We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
Audi Recreates Crazy-Looking Speed Record Breaker From 1935
Verdad Gallardo
Coachbuilder Recreates the 1995 Audi TTS Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Every Audi V10 Car Ranked!
Joe Kucinski
9 Audi Designs That Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
2026 Audi Q5 Buyer's Guide (Every Model Explained)
Brett Foote
Ranking Every Current Audi 'S' Model From Worst to First!
Joe Kucinski
10 Best Audis That are FINALLY LEGAL to Import to the U.S.!
Joe Kucinski
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
RedDragoN750
Audi 100 / A6 (C4 Platform)
8
Jan 28, 2008 05:27 AM
owneds4
S4 / RS4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
13
Feb 22, 2005 07:49 AM
Keithtech
Audi 4000 / Coupe GT Discussion
2
Sep 21, 2002 03:08 PM
