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Old Mar 3, 2009 | 03:26 AM
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(1980 Corvette)

Been reading many threads regarding brake bleeding.
New rear caliper on the passenger's side is installed and ready to proceed with bleeding( 2 man job set up).

Do I start bleeding the inside half or the outside half first ?

More threads I read, I'm finding contradicting steps....

Let the arguements begin

Phil
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Old Mar 3, 2009 | 09:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Phil7755
Gents
(1980 Corvette)

Been reading many threads regarding brake bleeding.
New rear caliper on the passenger's side is installed and ready to proceed with bleeding( 2 man job set up).

Do I start bleeding the inside half or the outside half first ?

More threads I read, I'm finding contradicting steps....

Let the arguements begin

Phil
no argument about it......go buy six speed bleeders and install them. suck the fluid from the master. re fill with fresh fluid. re place cap. start at r rear inner. attach clear hose to bleeder into a coffee can or glass jar. pump pedal 8-10 times after opening bleeder. close bleeder. go to outer and repeat after re filling master. then go left rear, right front, left front. you will find other ways to do this but this works for me and i have done this countless times......longest line first...some manuals say different........good luck
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Old Mar 3, 2009 | 09:50 AM
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I agree with above, or get your wife to pump the pedal farthest one first , inside bleeder then outside , I usually go around twice just to be sure! Ron
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