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Bleeding brakes Wisconsin style

Discussion in 'The DIY Room' started by Screwloose, May 28, 2019.

  1. Screwloose

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    Kinda like you'd milk a cow.
     
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    That's a lot of brake fluid. :whistle:
     
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    That's actually not a bad idea...especially if you have the vac pump for it too...kinda like a XXL Mityvac...just don't forget to clean out the milk tank before the next milking...if not, might fail the milk test a little! :eek: :rofl: :lol:
     
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    Just depends on what your flavor is- White Russian or DOT 3... or a mix of both, for the bold. o_O

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    Fireball chaser? :whistle: :eek::eek::eek:
     
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    Whatever floats yer boat... well, not yours, Skippy. :handshake:
     
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    Chevy HD3500?
    EDIT: Nah...something larger...
     
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    The truck took 3 1/2 quarts for a complete flush. I'm always amazed at the color change, from dark to clear. Truck is a 1994 and the brakes are original except that I changed the 4 wheel hoses a few years ago.
     
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    GMC top kick. 1994, 3116 cat, fuller 6spd stick, 16' box with a lift gate. Only just turned 80,000 miles. I bought it in 1995 when it came from a 1 year lease with around 16k ish miles hauling light fixtures and misc electrical stuff. I put highway miles on the rest. The tires are original also and I think I'm going to spring for a new set.
     
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    That was my second guess.
    Sounds like a nice machine...love those power lift gates!
     
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    Original tires from 1994!
     
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    I guess they are not Firestones, eh?!:whistle: ;) :rofl: :lol:
     
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    Firestone Transforce - Yech!
     
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    Yes from 94. They still look good though. Just got to wondering and that led to nervousness so it's time to replace them.
     
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    It's pretty nice for what it is, I keep it inside a building. Thing is that it's not worth much even though it's in good condition so I just keep it. Told my Mrs that I'll put some windows in it and make a RV...... even handicap accessible.
     
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    It's turned out to be a great asset. The pump is 7 1/2 hp iirc and is mounted up high on the wall and piped through the shop. We use it to hold parts, clean machine sumps, mess free lube changes, all kinds of things. Kinda sucks having it.
     
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