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Old Sep 13, 2003 | 03:57 PM
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I have both my Helms and Haynes manual open to the brake section......

Helms.........
RF
RR
LR
LF

Haynes.......
LR
RR
LF
RF

Anybody know for sure which is the correct sequence :crazy:
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Old Sep 13, 2003 | 04:00 PM
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I'd follow Helm, as it is the GM service manual.

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Old Sep 13, 2003 | 04:03 PM
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Helms is correct as you have ABS. If you did not have ABS then Haynes would be right.
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Thanks boys :cheers:
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:iagree:
Its in the manual.
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When no manual is available, you bleed in descending sequence from the longest brake line to the shortest brake line.
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Chuck: where did you find your Helms manual... have 87 and looking for one...thanks
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http://www.helminc.com
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