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10-04-09, 04:03 PM
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Re: Empty brake system
Nah, big syringe and I'm finished in a few. With brakes even quicker
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10-04-09, 05:32 PM
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Re: Empty brake system
The reason they say you should use new copper washers, is because you've compressed them when they were tightend. It sort of work hardens them.
To get them back to pre used state, you need to heat them up with a blow torch or on a gas hob (don't tell the wife) until they are cherry red, then dunk them straight into water. Then they'll be back to their nice soft state and give a good seal when you tighten them. Done this loads of times with my cars copper washer on the drain plug. Never had any issues with leaks. Useful to know if you live miles away from a dealer or motor accessory shop.
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10-04-09, 05:40 PM
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Re: Empty brake system
Blow torch much more fun as I don't have a wife to annoy!
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