Brake bleeding, thanks Gunson

Eddy · 10-06-13, 08:32 PM

Prob a re-post but thought I would share my experiences

Just fitted new discs, pads, rear callipers and carriers to the cq, tried to bleed them the "taditional way" but just did not work after an hour of pumping !!!,
so got the Gunson brake and clutch bleeder out, used a FULL SIZE SPARE WHEEL for the air as the space saver seems to run down to fast. SET TO 10-15 PSI
Left the bottle empty and just kept an eye on the brake resivior and filled after each calliper was bled. SORTED
Very good device, flushed the whole system while I was at it so good for another 2-3 years.

Thanks to Pete at quattro corner for the super fast postage for the brakes, all arrived next day

Thanks to Gunson for making a nasty 2 man job in to a simple 1 punter doddle.

Thats me nearly ready for Doune !

Isimmo · 10-06-13, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eddy

Prob a re-post but thought I would share my experiences

Just fitted new discs, pads, rear callipers and carriers to the cq, tried to bleed them the "taditional way" but just did not work after an hour of pumping !!!,
so got the Gunson brake and clutch bleeder out, used a FULL SIZE SPARE WHEEL for the air as the space saver seems to run down to fast. SET TO 10-15 PSI
Left the bottle empty and just kept an eye on the brake resivior and filled after each calliper was bled. SORTED
Very good device, flushed the whole system while I was at it so good for another 2-3 years.

Thanks to Pete at quattro corner for the super fast postage for the brakes, all arrived next day

Thanks to Gunson for making a nasty 2 man job in to a simple 1 punter doddle.

Thats me nearly ready for Doune !

I did (used) the same when I changed the Ur's clutch master cylinder... And it worked straight off, without issue....

BIGGYIN · 10-06-13, 09:04 PM

I've got one,handy bit of kit.
How come you,left the bottle empty?

john johnson · 10-06-13, 10:39 PM

Some arse borrowed mine and never returned it ..... Need to get another

yeti · 10-06-13, 11:03 PM

I'll be the one to say it. I don't get on with them, far prefer a vacuum bleeder.

andy quattro · 11-06-13, 07:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yeti

I'll be the one to say it. I don't get on with them, far prefer a vacuum bleeder.

I'm with you on this one.

Tun · 11-06-13, 07:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eddy

Prob a re-post but thought I would share my experiences

Left the bottle empty and just kept an eye on the brake resivior and filled after each calliper was bled. SORTED

Good tip that

saves messing about removing excess fluid from master cylinder afterwards

SPECKY · 11-06-13, 11:10 AM

Me too for vacuum bleeder !! But If ya not got a compressor the Gunson one does the job !!

Hoyle · 11-06-13, 11:59 AM

I like the gunson kits. Never had any issues, however, I think I may do soon!

I need to bleed my 80q's brakes (no big deal) and also the clutch. The clutch reservoir is cracked however (no surprise), so I'll probably end up blowing it up!

Hoyle

10-06-13, 09:04 PM	#3
BIGGYIN 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Merseyside Posts: 7,976	I've got one,handy bit of kit. How come you,left the bottle empty? __________________ q90 B2 Type 85 - q90 B2 Type 85-PROJECT-ABY 20vt KARL. Injection is nice but I'd rather be blown

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john johnson Moderator of sausages Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: sheffield Posts: 13,331	Some arse borrowed mine and never returned it ..... Need to get another __________________ Mr OCD http://s159.photobucket.com/albums/t144/jsquatts/ Daily rs4 b7 with buckets that play havoc with my piles And if you are reading this as James may would say ' you're a cock '

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yeti Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Derby Posts: 1,166	I'll be the one to say it. I don't get on with them, far prefer a vacuum bleeder. __________________ 1990 Coupe Quattro (WTF did I buy that for?) Half a 1983 Coupe FI (long term parts shelf) 2003 Cors-arrrgh More Polos that you'd ever believe No time, no money, all the wrong tools and a workshop that's too far away

11-06-13, 11:10 AM	#8
SPECKY Grown up member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Petrol Station !!! Posts: 583	Me too for vacuum bleeder !! But If ya not got a compressor the Gunson one does the job !! __________________ NEW daily ......Fleagle the Yeti 1985 2.2 Coupe Quattro 1997 Mercedes SL320 2004 1.8 225 TT Roadster (SOLD)) 1997 2.6 V6 Cabriolet (Optimus) SOLD (sadly) 2004 3.2 V6 DSG Mk 1 TT (Ttoy) SOLD

11-06-13, 11:59 AM	#9
Hoyle 80q addict Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Wales Posts: 840	I like the gunson kits. Never had any issues, however, I think I may do soon! I need to bleed my 80q's brakes (no big deal) and also the clutch. The clutch reservoir is cracked however (no surprise), so I'll probably end up blowing it up! Hoyle __________________ My 80 Quattro thread