Gravity Feeding Brakes
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Racer
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From: Higgins Lake Michigan
Gravity Feeding Brakes
Put new calipers and pads on the 74 . What is the procedure on gravity feeding ( bleeding ) the air. How long does it take and what do i watch for too know when each bleeding is done ??? Can i do both bleeders on the back at the same time ??? Thnx Dave 
Last edited by whiteflame; May 10, 2008 at 01:49 PM.
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From: Watkins Glen NY
I did both sides at once and let it alone for several hours; just kept an eye on the reservoir. It made sense to me to jack the front up as well, but don't know if it is necessary or even matters.
Le Mans Master
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From: Watkins Glen NY
Definitely not a stream---it will first get the caliper wet until enough moves to the bottom of the caliper and begins to drip to the floor, like a very slow leaking faucet.
There isn't much fluid weight in the reservoir to "push" all the way to the rear, so its a slow process.
There isn't much fluid weight in the reservoir to "push" all the way to the rear, so its a slow process.
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