Bleeding V8 brakes on Model A

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My father put V8 wheels on Model A roadster, any tips on bleeding rear calipers without making a mess? Not much clearance between bleeder and piece of suspension.
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Mess? You already have one. Either that fitting has it's own sealing cone or one with a hose barb is already in it and has been broken off for clearance. You will not get a hose on it. I would suggest putting a rag under it, pressurizing the MC resevoir (rather than pedal pumping) and cracking it loose with a flare-nut wrench. Good luck. If that fitting does contain half of a separate smaller bleeder you may never get it to reseal.
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Also, taking the spring apart and cleaning and greasing it will make a big difference in the ride quality. My springs looked the same and just squirting oil on them really made a difference.
 
I see what you mean about bleeder. Both rear wheel bleeders look the same. I'll guess they are ok, but won't know until I get more done. I have opened and closed both bleeders, so at least they are not frozen.

After I put the wheels back on, I can pressurize from the top of MC without moving brake pedal? Good to know. Thanks.
 
Looks to me as though you're going to have to make a mess. I think I'd stick a bucket or old rags under it and go to bleeding, then wash everything down.
 
Mike,I have an old Dorman assortment of bleeders like that.No outside cone,or point on them.Just the inside seating cone.They actually look to be a good idea.Much easier to heat than a skinny little bleeder screw.Most have a 7/16 hex on them,and some in the box have a 1/2 inch hex.The drawback is you can't just stick a hose on them to bleed,but that's something I've never really done anyway.And,people tend to tighten them too much with the big wrench.
 
Thanks for help and identification of Dorman bleeders. Mine are 7/16. I am sure my father selected them for the low profile needed to accomodate the 12 o'clock position of the link to the shock absorber. Jammed a towel between the bleeder and link, and there was almost no clean up. I made more of a mess on the front bleeders, should use a towel there too. Best tip I picked up from the forums - tape a magnet to the catch bottle for the bleeder hose, stick it to any surface. Brilliant. Best regards.
 
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