Jim Reire

Me again Bap33, this time with a question about the bleeder you mention. I've had a look at it, and if I'm right, it works like this: The reservoir of the bleeder is filled with fluid, and connected to the brake master cylinder, and then pressurised, The drain pipe and container is then connected to an opened bleed nipple , and let nature take it's course. When the new fluid, makes it's appearance , lock the bleed nipple, and move on to the next one, etc. until all 4 are flushed and air-free. The advantage as I see it over my Draper vacuum system is that the pressure is always positive,,, all the way from the Brake master cylinder back to the bleed nipples,,,,which of course prevents any air from entering the system,,,,,even from the bleed nipples. I've often had the problem when using the 2 man method, ( one pumping the brake pedal, and the other managing the bleed process at the wheel ) of air entering the system via the bleed screw threads. Positive air pressure from the master cylinder will eliminate that completely, even if the screw is opened several threads. So yes, I think that it will be a good investment, I'll go for it, assuming that I'm right in how it works? Thanks again, Jim

Hibap33, thanks for your prompt reply , I understand the function of the filter and also the reasoning behind not removing it, so my question was concerning the hole that is in the bottom of the filter. It can be seen in the Pic. and my question about removing it was so I can check if a part of it has fallen into the reservoir? A filter with a hole in it would seem to prevent it from doing it's filtering job? This is why I need to remove it, but if its designed like this, then no need. Although I can't for the life of me figure out it would happen accidently....its not like something where you would need to check it daily, or poke something around in it to check the level. So I assume that its designed like this? BTW, the car is a late (sept) 2015 Superb, 1.6 tdi with 80'000 klms on the clock, and its getting its first rear brake pad change, so I'll change the fluid as well . ( It's overdue, I know ) I have a Draper vacuum set that I use for oil changes, and in the past I've used it bleeding brakes as well, but the one you propose might be a bit better for the job if only because it's neater and easier to see what's happening. I'd like to have a look at your Tutorial, if you can give me the link? The language will not matter, as Google has a very good translation service. Thanks again for your help, and Best Regards, JIm.

On the same topic of brake reservoirs on the Superb 3, a quick question. While checking the fluid level on my 2015 Superb 3, I noticed that the yellow filter has a hole on the very bottom (see pic)...and try as I might ( without using excessive force ) I was unable to remove it to check it further. In other makes that I have worked on, the brake fluid reservoir filter has always been 100% complete. Unless the Superb filter is a two stage one? Anyone else noticed this? And what's the trick in removing it? It will move up and down freely about 1/4" ( or 4-5 MM ) then stops. I tried gently to extract it with a snipe nosed pliers, but no good...it's still in situ. Thanks in advance for your help.