bleeding brakes

[jdl]

Anybody ever use a hand-operated vacuum pump to bleed brakes? I used one the other day, just because I was bleeding them by myself. After vacuuming out several inches of fluid, I was still getting numerous bubbles, about 3/16s in diameter. I realize you may get some small bubbles because air may bleed in around the bleeder threads, but I didn't think they ought to be that big? I'm driving the vehicle, the brakes are functional, just not sure I got all the air removed.

I saw two different bleeding sequences for this vehicle, One is the conventional system, start at the brake furthest from the MC and work your way closer. The other sequence is for a diagonal-split system, which this vehicle has, I don't know if it makes any difference which sequence you use? 88 chevy thanks

[sracing]

You probably got it. This is typical with vacuum bleeding. You will suck enough air around the valve to get bubbles.

Jim
SR Racing

[public]

Some axle grease around the bleader will stop the air bubbles.