Wheelin
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Hi Gang-
In the hopes that this tool will make my arthritic hands not have to do so many things at once when bleeding the brakes, I'd like to understand the mechanical workings of the Motion pro 08-0143 Hydraulic Brake Bleeder a little better so that I don't introduce a lot of air into my brake system OR strip out the bleeder screw in one of my hamfisted efforts.
Since it's a one-way check valve, does that mean that, once I prime the tool, I no longer have to go through the repeated process of tightening the bleeder screw over and over to let the pressure build and then unscrew the bleeder screw enough to pump out more brake fluid? In other words, can I keep the bleeder valve open while I continuously pump the brake lever/pedal and add fluid to the reservoir?
Sorry for all the questions. As I'm not as experienced in wrenching a bike as most of you, any wisdom shared is sincerely appreciated.
Wheelin
In the hopes that this tool will make my arthritic hands not have to do so many things at once when bleeding the brakes, I'd like to understand the mechanical workings of the Motion pro 08-0143 Hydraulic Brake Bleeder a little better so that I don't introduce a lot of air into my brake system OR strip out the bleeder screw in one of my hamfisted efforts.
Since it's a one-way check valve, does that mean that, once I prime the tool, I no longer have to go through the repeated process of tightening the bleeder screw over and over to let the pressure build and then unscrew the bleeder screw enough to pump out more brake fluid? In other words, can I keep the bleeder valve open while I continuously pump the brake lever/pedal and add fluid to the reservoir?
Sorry for all the questions. As I'm not as experienced in wrenching a bike as most of you, any wisdom shared is sincerely appreciated.
Wheelin
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