Well, I spent more time looking for the parts than I did actually using them. For some reason, automotive brake lines are filled using a vacuum to pull fluid through the system, while The Book specifically states to force fluid from the calipers up into the brake reservoir. It took a bit of searching to find the basic tools seen below. Once I got the hang of it, it was pretty straightforward.
The only bummer is that there’s a leak at the brake line-to-caliper fitting on the left side, so I’ll have to drain that side and remove/replace the AN823-4D. C’est la vie.
Brake Fluid filling kit
Addendum 12/18/14
There was a leak at the L fitting between the brake assembly and the Al line down the leg. I finally got around to removing and re-installing the fitting. I’m slightly concerned about the brake fluid that leaked onto the brake pads, so those will be very carefully watched when I get around to taxi tests.
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