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Old Aug 30, 2009 | 11:03 PM
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On my 1976 C-3 the rear calipers have three bleeders on them. One at the top on the inboard side, top and bottom on the outboard side. What is the bleeding sequence? Help!! Thanks
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Craig,

Look at the top of the page in the tech section, there's a Sticky on brake bleeding.
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Your third "bleeder" on the rears should be a plug. Only two bleeders.

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Originally Posted by Craig J
What is the bleeding sequence?
Top inner then top outer. PG.
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