Bench Bleed ???
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From: Waxhaw NC
Bench Bleed ???
I removed the master cylinder to replace the brake booster of my '93 --- it just would not come out without removing the MC. Brake fluid needs to be changed anyway.
My question is do I need to bench bleed the master cylinder or can I just reinstall everything and proceed with the usual bleeding process?
I did a bench bleed one time (few years back) and from what I can remember it was a pain.
My question is do I need to bench bleed the master cylinder or can I just reinstall everything and proceed with the usual bleeding process?
I did a bench bleed one time (few years back) and from what I can remember it was a pain.
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U would think u could bench bleed the M/C in the car but when I last tried it decades ago it really didn't work. The object is to get the air out of the M/C chambers using plastic tubing to recirc back into the reservoir. Then seal it up and install. Something bout when install u don't get full travel or the angle of M/C doesn't bleed right.
Well good luck and let us know what works.
Well good luck and let us know what works.
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From: Knoxville Tn
Usually bench bleeding is for new MC to avoid 'flipping ' the seal, according to the last one I got from AZ. I've always been lucky when I didn't bench bleed, except once. They took that one back and it was fine after I bench bled it. It lubes the seals.
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From: Waxhaw NC
Roger that. Now I'm thinking of bench bleeding it since I need to remove and clean the reservoir due to all the junk in it. Thank you for all the input.
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IF the MC is pre-bled on the bench, there is less air introduced into the system when bleeding. Unless you start at the wheels.
