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Walter et al...

I know the pitfalls of the "real" pressure pots, that't why I was hoping you had one everyone could borrow....  I've always had success with the Lancair's by NOT pre-filling any of the components.  Once you start pumping the fluid in from the caliper, it forces any previous fluid (and the air in-between) toward the reservoir.  My method otherwise is pretty straight forward except that I try to force the fluid through the lines and components as "fast" as I can so it doesn't have time to level off in the horizontal areas.  I connect a clear overboard line from the top of the reservoir and put it into a clean container so I can watch the air bubble progress.  I try to flow  at least a pint aftere the bubbles stop.  It seldom only takes one time since the lines across the top of the nose gear tunnel becomes a collection point for all the micro-bubbles.  But everyone must learn how neat working with 5606 really is. A hudson or garden sprayer will work best if you install a schrader, or inflation valve up near the top and use shop air to pressurize the container, thus keeping the air from flowing through the fluid.  While in Dubai last year I demonstrated to the builders out there the pitfalls of trying to bleed their brakes after pumping air into the bottom of the fluid, it really does make a difference...

Mike
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