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    I connected the semi-transparent hose from the hand crank pump to the ATS tank and it is working great. I replaced the grease gun tip with a compression fitting to make the connection and the other end just slips on the bleeder. Only spilled a couple of drops. This is the first time I have been happy with this tank.
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    Default Re: Bleeding Brakes

    did similar with a small common garden sprayer. Like you, prefer the clear hose to the bleeder valve
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    Having bled the drum brakes a few times on both of my PA22's (previously a Colt and now my Tri Pacer), I again had to replace the O rings one of the brake cylinders which of course, required me to bleed the brakes. After getting completely frustrated again, I decided to find a solution to the brake bleeding problem I was having. Anyway, I was able to come up with a simple and inexpensive solution which does not require a second person and also keeps the hydraulic fluid mess out of the cockpit/cabin area. I'm attaching my write up of the solution, which has photos of the parts needed and what the brake bleeder looks like today. Hope this helps someone else.
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    Brake bleeder replacement.pdf

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dennis Savarese View Post
    Having bled the drum brakes a few times on both of my PA22's (previously a Colt and now my Tri Pacer), I again had to replace the O rings one of the brake cylinders which of course, required me to bleed the brakes. After getting completely frustrated again, I decided to find a solution to the brake bleeding problem I was having. Anyway, I was able to come up with a simple and inexpensive solution which does not require a second person and also keeps the hydraulic fluid mess out of the cockpit/cabin area. I'm attaching my write up of the solution, which has photos of the parts needed and what the brake bleeder looks like today. Hope this helps someone else.
    Dennis Savarese



    Brake bleeder replacement.pdf
    Dennis....

    I like it... The Tri-Pacer drum brakes have to be the worst brake system to bleed properly...

    With your permission I would like to upload your write up to my website on the brakes page so that I can easily direct other Tri-Pacer owners to your solution...

    Brian

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    You have my permission.
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    I have made a revision to the article I placed on the forum a couple of days ago. The revision is to the valve thread size. Both the replacement bleed port and the speed bleeder valve should be 1/4 x 28 threads. I am attaching a revised copy of the article.

    Brian, feel free to use the revised article in lieu of the original one.
    Dennis
    Brake bleeder replacement rev 1.pdf

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dennis Savarese View Post
    I have made a revision to the article I placed on the forum a couple of days ago. The revision is to the valve thread size. Both the replacement bleed port and the speed bleeder valve should be 1/4 x 28 threads. I am attaching a revised copy of the article.

    Brian, feel free to use the revised article in lieu of the original one.
    Dennis
    Brake bleeder replacement rev 1.pdf
    Thanks Dennis...

    Brian

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    After having a bit of difficulty with etrailer.com regarding the replacement bleeder port I mentioned in the article previously posted, I have located another replacement bleeder port manufactured by Dorman. The Dorman part number is 13960. It has a 1/8 NPT male thread and 1/4-28 female thread. This is available locally at an Advance Auto Parts store or on line in several places and will work perfectly with the 1/4-28 Speed Bleeders mentioned in the article.
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    Default Brake problem

    Just bought a Colt converted to conventional gear. Left brake not working properly. Suspect air in line. Where can I find bleeding procedures?

    Jerry

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    Default Re: Brake problem

    Go to the top of this page, right hand side to the ADVANCED SEARCH BOX and type brake bleeding. You will find all the information you will probably need.

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