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[beardylondon]

Update:

I ordered that vacuum pump brake device and it was invaluable.

I also ordered new flexi hoses and only needed to replace the rear ones as they were definitely 28 years old, the fronts it appears I replaced in 2014. Also the union below the radiator was seized, despite soaking in WD40, it would not move and I nearly rounder it off. I guess I need some crows feet spanners.

There was a blockage at the rear which the vacuum cleared.

So all appears to be working now and the speed bleeders make the bleeding so much easier over the original bleeders.

[gazza82]

try some proper penetrating fluid nit WD40. The Screwfix penetrating fluid is pretty good having used it to dismantle a 60 year old Austin. 

[Designer]

Hi,

 

Plusgas is also good

 

Paddy

[Earwax]

Good to hear you have retardation once again (other than steep upward hills). Just as a matter of curiosity, - were the flexible hoses the correct length in thread - maybe not so crucial on the rear - but on front (discs) i have had to throw in a copper washer to get suitable tightness without twisting - wondering if it was just my rarity.