Only connected one of the unions to start with, the supply union. To be honest I wasn't sure how it all worked and kind of expected it not to all flow through... How wrong!!! So watched as brake fluid streamed out of the compression union onto the driveway and then frantically tried to connect it up as quick as possible. Hands covered in brake fluid - cant be good for you. Watch the paintwork too...!
But that screw up has done me a partial favour. With the master cylinder now full, the onward supply pipes also being full due to capillary action and the vacuum of the pipes keeping the original (very clear and clean) brake fluid in. The flow of brake fluid out of the compression union WHILST I was connecting it has meant that I have essentially a full system once more, with only minor air bubbles at best. So figured to give her a try.
Dreamland, big smile on my face. She's working again.. Better than before to be honest. Hardly any sponginess.. If any - I can't feel.
Oh - and the brake lights work!
Still need to bleed to be on safe side, but happy that in less than a week I have done a pretty major job. Phew.. Oil change and thermostat in next???!!!
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