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Old 07-04-2020, 11:34 AM   #1
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Default testing wheel cylinders

Anyone made a rig to test rebuilt wheel cylinders for leaks ?
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Old 07-04-2020, 05:38 PM   #2
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You could place C-clamps ( With some juggling ) on the cyls, before hanging shoes and drums. Use your preference for bleeding. if good pressure and no leakage job done.
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Hand pump grease gun using brake fluid. Good way to break an asian vise.
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Old 07-04-2020, 05:51 PM   #4
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'Good way to break [brake?] an asian vise. I like that, made me laugh...thing is, it's so true!!
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