Brake Bleeding on 81
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From: Clifton Park NY
Brake Bleeding on 81
I know I have to start with the passenger rear inner, but does it matter if it is the top or bottom bleed. Thought it should be the top, am I wrong? Haven't done this in 10 years, car has been sitting that long. Breaks, got bad in the last two years. :confused:
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Burning Brakes
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From: Katy TX
Re: Brake Bleeding on 81 (grampa)
There should not be any bleeders on the bottom of the rear calipers. There should be just plugs on the bottom holes. If you do indeed have bleeders on the bottom they wont do much but let you purge the brake lines and possibly the bottom of the caliper.
Melting Slicks
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From: Carmichael CA
Re: Brake Bleeding on 81 (grampa)
Make sure you run all fresh fluid through the entire system. This means cleaning out the master cylinder...I use a long clear hose and suck the fluid out. If the reservoirs are dirty, then you will need to scrub them...don't use anything that can drop lint, and don't use a toothbrush. I use my hands with chemical gloves to scrub with. Try to suck as much of the dirty fluid out as you can then fill with fresh fluid and pump it through each bleeder. Only use the bleeders at the top...bleeding is intended to get all the air out, and air rises to the top.
FYI: bureau of automotive repair recommends bleeding should start with the wheel cylinder farthest from the master cylinder...ie...Right Rear.
FYI: bureau of automotive repair recommends bleeding should start with the wheel cylinder farthest from the master cylinder...ie...Right Rear.
