Right! Who is responsible for the placement of the bleed nipple on the rear brakes of my series 2??? I love the principle of the inboard system, but really!!!
my question is how are you meant to get a spanner on the nipple without having to remove the exhaust?
I'm going to have a crack at flushing the whole brake system on the weekend, my gut feeling is that the master cylinder is probably past is best, but I'll give it a go anyway.

 

I believe some people have fitted an extension piece so the bleed nipple is on the outside of the cage. Maybe worth thinking about for future maintenance.

 

There's enough room, just, unless the exhaust system has shifted due to worn hangers or whatever. You may have to force/push/pry the exhaust pipes over a bit.

Cheers
DD

 

Thanks DD, I was just thinking about those adjustable ring spanners that I've seen at the toy shop,, I mean,, tool shop, I might grab an 11mm one and try that as well.

 

I've a pair of sets. One in metric and one in SAE. OK for light duty, and very handy.
I reserve them for "special events".


Carl

 

I just ordered new F&R bleeder vales from Jegs. They have a ball valve which closes to prevent air from entering the system - attach your hose to valve, get in car and pump away.. one man operation and no need for vacuum pump.
Russel 3/8x24 front
Russell 10mmx1.0 rear
9.99 per pair

PS... hose needs to be submerged in cup with some brake fluid

 

Thanks for the advice guys, Ive bought a vacuum pump today so I'll have a crack with that!

 

just finished bleeding rears, some dirty brown stuff came out!

used a clear plastic hose and hand vacuum pump, must have had moisture in fluid!

brakes are great now, fronts were done about a month ago, that fluid was clear like new!

i never do maintenence often enough!