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Plenty of room through my wheels   Sounds like a plan.  How do I get a hold of you?
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Originally posted by kharmata kharmata wrote:

Plenty of room through my wheels...

Kevin, not to scare you, but when was the last time the bleeders were loosened on your calipers? Or are they relatively new calipers?

Nothing can spoil your day faster than caliper bleeders snapping off (except for perhaps exhaust manifold bolts breaking off in the head).

 

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Originally posted by Bassman Bassman wrote:

Fiero Clutch holding 8lbs psi...

That's what my '84 autocross machine could use.

No real rush, as my clutch works, but if we had a chance to get together before the big day Saturday...

 

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I agree with Patrick, hense why I suggest to come to your place, and if we need to remove a wheel as brake fluid on nice rims is not a good idea either...we need a sheltered spot, we'll chat:)
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Post Options Post Options   Quote Bassman Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 20 September 2010 at 8:23am
Originally posted by Patrick Patrick wrote:

Originally posted by Bassman Bassman wrote:

Fiero Clutch holding 8lbs psi...

That's what my '84 autocross machine could use.

No real rush, as my clutch works, but if we had a chance to get together before the big day Saturday...

 

Call and let's chat:)...

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Originally posted by Patrick Patrick wrote:

Kevin, not to scare you, but when was
the last time the bleeders were loosened on your calipers?
Or are they relatively new calipers?

Nothing
can spoil your day faster than caliper bleeders snapping
off (except for perhaps exhaust manifold bolts breaking off
in the head).

 


I will check them as soon as I get a chance. I think I
already did last summer but will confirm.
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Originally posted by Bassman Bassman wrote:

Call and let's chat:)...

Sorry Brian, I've been away from my phone (and messages) the last few days while teen and dog-sitting at Anne's place while she was in Kelowna for a reunion.

I'll be in touch Tuesday!

 

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No worries Pat...

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Well, new Purple DOT5 in my clutch, man was this easy, so lots of Blue & Purple running through my lines...Royal Purple maybe for oil...lol, Spring maybe

Test drove and nice and smooth...very happy, Patrick might be on his way today to do his...system cleaned and ready

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Brian was up bright and early today and got his clutch hydraulics done before I was able to go over.

Now that he's perfected the technique , I'm heading over in about an hour to do the clutch on my '84. 

 

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Okay, I've now got groovy blue fluid in my brake and my clutch hydraulic systems.

Thanks Brian!

 

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Groovy. Do you notice a difference with the different fluid (vs. DOT3)? I have to do something with my front brakes soon.
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Originally posted by Cheese Cheese wrote:

Do you notice a difference with the different fluid (vs. DOT3)?

I don't think under normal driving that any difference would be felt. The blue brake fluid has a higher boiling point however, so under prolonged intense braking, there might indeed be less "fade" with hot brakes.

Having said that, I did feel a difference when the blue brake fluid was added to my brake hydraulics. Reason being was that I probably had a pocket of air trapped in the system somewhere and Brian's power bleeder pushed it all out. The blue color of the fluid greatly helps to determine when all the old fluid (clear and/or dirty) has been flushed.

 

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Brian I may take you up on your offer of a bleeding day.  How would you feel about doing the brakes on 3 cars and the clutch on 2 cars.  These cars are all working, but could use some improvment. 
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I can lend you the kit and you have at it:)...call when your back
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