The Rover-Landers of BC

You will have observed that the master cylinder is mounted at an angle in it's tower. The air gets trapped at the high end. Jack the front of the vehicle up until the master cylinder is level to the ground. Have someone pump up the pedal and crack the outlet of the master cylinder until brake fluid flows with out air. Repeat as necessary. Bleed the rest of the system as-per the manual.

If this does not work give me a call and i will try to help over the phone.

Alan Simpson
IP Mechanic
Rover Works B.C. Ltd
250-458-2447

What I have used on both my rover and other cars has been a piece cut-out of a truck tire inner tube. I cut a large round section out of the tube around the the valve stem. I then use a large hose clamp to attach the rubber over top of the fluid resevoir and then inflate with air using a tire chuck attached to my compressor. I find it works great for bleeding (especially when working alone). A couple of caveats though... I am always careful to limit the amount of air pressure I pump into the system and I also keep topping-up the resevoir to prevent the fluid level form getting too low and allowing air into the system.

Hope this help!

Regards, Rob

83 88
88 RR

Start bleeding at the outlet of the master and then do the wheel cylinders as you normally would.

Alan
Rover Works B.C. Ltd