[Chopin]

I'm not as cheap as Mz. Vickie, but I do believe that " you can do it " if you want to. I just purchased the cheap version of the MityVac fluid changer at Sears and will start with the clutch fluid change first. Remember: The Fool learns from his own mistakes; the Wise Man from the mistakes of the Fool.

 

[Ron Robertson]

The clutch fluid on the 1800 isn't a big deal to change, But as I understand there is a sequence for the brakes. If I'm not mistaken each caliper has a couple bleeder valves and they must be bled in the proper sequence, just in case you weren't aware.
From the Northwest Corner
Ron

 

[Chopin]

The clutch fluid on the 1800 isn't a big deal to change, But as I understand there is a sequence for the brakes. If I'm not mistaken each caliper has a couple bleeder valves and they must be bled in the proper sequence, just in case you weren't aware.
From the Northwest Corner
Ron

Yes sir, Ron. I have read that on this forum some time back. That's why I chose the clutch fluid first. I want to give this MityVac a try. The old tried and true method of someone pumping the pedal and someone operating the bleeder valve will be plan " B ".

 

[budoka]

Post your results Chopin, we're breathless with anticipation. Cover EVERYTHING with drop cloths in the area before filling the fluid, that stuff's is kryptonite to paint and brightwork.

 

[Chopin]

Changed the clutch fluid today. " Junior " stopped by for some free food so I took advantage of him. He manned the bleeder valve and I worked the vacuum pump and reservoir. Almost went flawless. Our timing was a little off and I let the reservoir run dry. Luckily, I bought two bottles of DOT 4 brake fluid. Well at least I know that all of the fluid in the line is new.

 

[budoka]

Pays to be prepared don't it?

 

[Chopin]

Pays to be prepared don't it?

My intention was to buy one can for the clutch and one can for the brakes. Now I see the error in my calculations: two cans for the clutch and maybe a gallon for the brakes.