Subject: Re: KR> Brake Bleeding
I do mine from the bottom up using a squirt can. Just put towels near the
top vent. Connect and squ
The reservoir is very small. I installed mine on the inside of the firewall,
but then, I did not have a header tank taking up that space. The RV guys
install it on the engine side. I will be that it takes up less weight than the
reservoir on each master cylinder where they are contained on ea
Having done this brake bleeding only three times now on my KR-2, I am
definitely a believer in installing a remote and accessible reservoir for
the master cylinders. A plastic unit to visually check on preflight would
be just the thing. Where to install the reservoir may require some creative
Put an end to that problem forever. Install master cylinders with a
separate reservoir. I like the clear ones so you can see when it is filling
up. Then get one of these and fill them from the bleeder. It is a good
candidate for a group buy, but not so expensive that it is not worth having
in y
I do mine from the bottom up using a squirt can. Just put towels near the top
vent. Connect and squirt.
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From: "Sid Wood via KRnet"
To: krnet at list.krnet.org
Sent: Monday, January 19, 2015 6:31:01 PM
Subject: KR> Brake Bleeding
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: Sid Wood via KRnet
Date:01/19/2015 6:31 PM (GMT-05:00)
To: krnet at list.krnet.org Subject: KR> Brake Bleeding
Got the brake lines reconnected to the main wheel brake cylinders on my
KR-2
today. Had to extend the Nylaflo tubing 1-1/2 inches due to moving the
wheels 3 inches further
Got the brake lines reconnected to the main wheel brake cylinders on my KR-2
today. Had to extend the Nylaflo tubing 1-1/2 inches due to moving the
wheels 3 inches further aft. I can see why some manufacturers pipe the top
of the master cylinder back to a reservoir. Bleeding the brake system
I used to do brakes (Rosenhaun) from the bottom up but dirty oil and
particulates settle to the bottom of the lines - so pumping it right back
up through the system doesn't seem the best way to me - besides I always
made a mess in the cockpit AND at the bottom as a hose comes off from
squeezing too
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