I replaced the rear brake MC and I need to bleed the system. Can anyone give me some hints about the best way to get access to the rear bleeders? I don't have a lift, just a jack. This is on a S1 1963 OTS.

Submitted by mr.jwhey@rocke… on Fri, 10/07/2011 - 11:00

Robert,

If you're still following this thread- U can do it with a 7/16" crows'foot wrench on the end of an 8" long 3/8 inch ratchet extension without removing the front shock. Sears sells them.

Submitted by SE98-32482CJ on Sat, 10/01/2011 - 17:04

We are making a small job really big here. Just jack up the car and get an assortment of 7/16 wrenches -I use a bent one as suggested above but it is just not workt adding "remote" bleeders. Sorry if I did not type in all caps--hope you can still read this.

Submitted by edjagm@comcast.net on Sat, 10/01/2011 - 16:55

O.K FELLAS, HERE IS ANOTHER METHOD

JACK REAR END , REMOVE WHEELS. YOU CAN GET ACESS TO BLEED VALVE.
OBTAIN TWO SHORT BRAKE LINES MALE AND FEMALE END , SCREW PIPE INTO CALIPER BEND PIPE TO EASY ACCESS AND SECURE , INSTALL BLEED VALVE AT
END OF PIPE.
BLEEDING BRAKES IS NOW AVAILABLE

Submitted by rss@mfmbp.com on Sat, 10/01/2011 - 13:32

William,
I do have an access port in the boot, so I guess that I have three options:
1. Try to stick my big head into a small space in the boot (or find a tiny helper).
2. Put the rear on jack stands, remove wheels and shocks and go in from the side.
3. Drive the rear onto ramps and go under with a 90 deg wrench.

I'm trying to decide which one will be the most "fun". I think I'm leaning towards #3.

I haven't been able to find that special wrench in the XKS or Barrett catalog. Can you give me any more information?

Submitted by rss@mfmbp.com on Sat, 10/01/2011 - 12:40

William,
I do have an access port in the boot, so I guess that I have three options:
1. Try to stick my big head into a small space in the boot (or find a tiny helper).
2. Put the rear on jack stands, remove wheels and shocks and go in from the side.
3. Drive the rear onto ramps and go under with a 90 deg wrench.

I'm trying to decide which one will be the most "fun". I think I'm leaning towards #3.

I haven't been able to find that special wrench in the XKS or Barrett catalog. Can you give me any more information?

Submitted by bonnettoboot@e… on Fri, 09/30/2011 - 23:17

The tool Steve refers to is sold by all of the main suppliers, it is about 18" long and has 90 deg ends. If the car has access through the boot, using a 1/4" long extension with a universal joint the bleed nipple, can be reached from above. George, when I was in the service in Asia our Armoured vehicles had been fitted with flexible fuel tanks, to replace them was very difficult due the lack of space. We hired a "very" small local employee just to do that job, the E type brake bleeding was no problem. regards,

Submitted by SE98-32482CJ on Fri, 09/30/2011 - 07:36

William that is a plate for the early non-self adjusting E brake. To crawl in there is one thing but to do anything other than adjust the E brake would require a small very strong person--very small!

Submitted by SE98-32482CJ on Thu, 09/29/2011 - 22:07

Robert I hope you have some jack stands too. You need to follow the manual but if you can not do that call the tech line tomorrow-888-258-2524 x #3. Yoy can removethe front rear shock!