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Old Jun 6, 2025 | 06:51 PM
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Which bleeder do you use on the rear calipers top or bottom bleeder point
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I have no bottom bleeder. Right from the manufacture or rebuilder, the bottom port should have a permanent plug.
One port gets the brake line, one port gets a plug.

But anyway, bubbles rise, use top bleeders (2)
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When you bleed the rear brakes, you bleed both the inner (first) and the outer bleeder screw.
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I assume this is the front of the caliper facing the door.?



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Originally Posted by signify
I assume this is the front of the caliper facing the door.?
Yes - the bleeders are at the top of the housing for the rising air bubbles to escape.
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