Re: [alfa] 115 front brake calipers

["Dean W. Cains" <dwc@xxxxxx>]

Hi Greg:

Swap your front calipers left for right (and vice-versa), and your problem 
will be solved.

I've got SpeedBleeders on my '74, and while they work well enough, but I 
think a better investment is in the pressure bleeder (from Motive Products) 
that IAP sells (and is also available direct from Motive).  I've had to 
return a couple of SpeedBleeders (to the manufacturer) which had a sticky 
internal valve, and also use a few turns of Teflon plumbers tape on their 
threads to keep air from leaking backwards during bleeding.  And, when the 
system is initially filled with fluid after being completely empty, you 
have to remove the SpeedBleeders completely, as there won't be enough 
pressure in the system to open the internal valves until most of the air 
has been evacuated.

If you like the idea of using one-way bleeding, stop into a pet store that 
sells aquarium supplies and buy a Tetra one-way air valve, for 
~$2.  Install that in your bleeder hose, and it works great.  They're only 
good for one use, though, as brake fluid attacks the plastic the valve is 
made of.  I also like to use the Tetra silicone air hose for bleeding, as 
it stretches tightly over the bleeders.  This stuff also works great for 
replacing windshield washer hoses.

Regards,

Dean


At 11:37 PM 5/9/2004, you wrote:

> Date: Sun, 9 May 2004 14:35:43 EDT
> From: GModelle@domain.elided
> Subject: [alfa] 115 front brake calipers
>
> Alfisti,
> The excellent Inter-europe manual shows the front brake being bled with the
> bleed screw on the top side of the caliper. I've been having trouble clearing
> the brakes and it occurs to me that the way the car is now...the bleed 
> screw is
> at the bottom. The thing is, both my 115's are this way (bleed screw on the
> bottom) and one I've never had apart. It makes no sense to me that they'd 
> be on
> the bottom. Can someone help?
>
> Thanks to all who helped with my synchro ring removal issue. I modified my
> stout pliers by grinding  small grooves in the pins to allow the pliers to 
> get
> some traction on the snap ring. A little practice and it seems to go much
> better.
>
> Has anyone tried the valved brake bleed screws that Centerline sells?  They
> seem attractive for single-person brake work. Thanks, Digest.
>
> modelle in somers point
> 11501
> 11502
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