[Z06] SS brake line install
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Cruising
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From: Pensacola FL
SS brake line install
I was on one of the numerous SS brake line deal pages last week and someone put up a good link to step-by-step install guide some forum member had made. I have searched high and low and can't seem to find it, Anyone willing to help me out with that link?
My concerns were bleed order and how much fluid I needed to make sure I got all the fluid changed in the system.
My concerns were bleed order and how much fluid I needed to make sure I got all the fluid changed in the system.
Pro
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From: Houston TX
Here is Toque's install that he posted up a while back:
http://mysite.verizon.net/res0aae8/ssbrakes.html
He has the bleed order in there, but not the amount of fluid. FWIW, when I flushed mine it took about 2.5 of the small bottles of Prestone DOT4 (forget the size). I've heard some people say it takes more.
http://mysite.verizon.net/res0aae8/ssbrakes.html
He has the bleed order in there, but not the amount of fluid. FWIW, when I flushed mine it took about 2.5 of the small bottles of Prestone DOT4 (forget the size). I've heard some people say it takes more.
Le Mans Master
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From: Belleville Mich.
Hi Tyler.
This is how you do a search, to find out your question on regards to install of SS brake lines.
Click onto the tech section.
Then on the top right of page you will click onto Search this thread.
Type into the white box that will appear, (Type In) = SS brake line install. Then click where it says GO.
Numerous posts will appear. I suggest reading the one by Torque.
Good luck.
This is how you do a search, to find out your question on regards to install of SS brake lines.
Click onto the tech section.
Then on the top right of page you will click onto Search this thread.
Type into the white box that will appear, (Type In) = SS brake line install. Then click where it says GO.
Numerous posts will appear. I suggest reading the one by Torque.
Good luck.
Last edited by bumble-z; Sep 28, 2010 at 02:30 PM.
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From: Wylie TX --> Less is More, except under the hood !
Here is Toque's install that he posted up a while back:
http://mysite.verizon.net/res0aae8/ssbrakes.html
He has the bleed order in there, but not the amount of fluid. FWIW, when I flushed mine it took about 2.5 of the small bottles of Prestone DOT4 (forget the size). I've heard some people say it takes more.
http://mysite.verizon.net/res0aae8/ssbrakes.html
He has the bleed order in there, but not the amount of fluid. FWIW, when I flushed mine it took about 2.5 of the small bottles of Prestone DOT4 (forget the size). I've heard some people say it takes more.
Toque
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Cruising
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From: Pensacola FL
Thanks for the help everyone and Torque for a great write up.
The owner of a corvette shop I went to told me not to switch to DOT 4 b/c of abs module issues, however it seems to be all they sell on any website and quite commom on the fourm. Was he wrong? Has anyone had any issues with going to motul 600 or like product? Clearly it's going to mix to some degree with the old stuff during the bleeding process.
Thanks,
Tyler
The owner of a corvette shop I went to told me not to switch to DOT 4 b/c of abs module issues, however it seems to be all they sell on any website and quite commom on the fourm. Was he wrong? Has anyone had any issues with going to motul 600 or like product? Clearly it's going to mix to some degree with the old stuff during the bleeding process.
Thanks,
Tyler
Pro
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From: Houston TX
Same here... I've used Prestone DOT 4 in my cars for as long as I can remember, without any issues. Everything I've read [so far] says using DOT 4 won't cause any problems, but I have heard a couple people mention not to. As far as I know, DOT 5 is the one you shouldn't use due to ABS issues.
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