jim beam wrote:
>
> curly, you repeatedly show you know your stuff, but where's this thing
> about the 2x4 under the brake pedal come from? i've disassembled many
> brake cylinders many times, even ones from junk yards that have been
> open to the elements for extended periods, and the aluminum honda
> [nissin, et al] cylinders are generally pretty good about not having
> serious internal corrosion. corrosion is the only possible argument for
> not flooring a brake cylinder when bleeding, in that abrasion can score
> the seals and, in time, cause leaks. but if the cylinder is in good
> condition,

the service history and color of the fluid are unknown.

i bought a mityvac, and use that instead of pumping the pedal. seems to
work well, IMO. but i like an excuse to buy tools